🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98070

Vashon

ZIP Code 98070 is a standard zip code serving Vashon, Vashon, Washington (WA), in King County, United States. It has an estimated population of 10,624 with a median household income of $72,774. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: King
City: Vashon
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.425900
Longitude: -122.464400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 36.92 mi²
Water Area: 12.83 mi²
Population Density: 288.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.514135°N, 47.325896°S, -122.369966°E, -122.531795°W

With 10,624 residents spread across 36.92 square miles, this area has a population density of 288.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

10,624

Population

70th percentile

$72,774

Median Income

85th percentile

$413,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

36.92 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98070 is $72,774, and the median home value is $413,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,552

Total Units

4,606

Occupied Units

83.0%

Occupancy Rate

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