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Bellevue, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008.
Population
151,847
Land area
33.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,537
ZIP codes
5
Bellevue and its ZIP codes
Bellevue at a glance
- Bellevue is about 39 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $165,576, 69% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,340,300 (about 2.4 times the Washington figure) and median rent is $2,572 a month.
Local data for Bellevue, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools62
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks55
- Post Offices6
- Parks93
- Grocery Stores69
- Restaurants657
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools33
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Bellevue, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$165,576
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$1,340,300
Median rent
$2,572/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
72.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (24,944), Indian Americans (21,090), German Americans (12,666).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Bellevue.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$136,848
1,436,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$128,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.61B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
PPP loans
$901M
7,002 loans, 78,106 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bellevue, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.6%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home35.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellevue, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
75
Countywide, mostly lightning
Flood insurance policies
4,529
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 37°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellevue, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
18.8%
U.S. 33.3% -14.5 pts
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
5.5%
U.S. 12.8% -7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Bellevue
5 in or overlapping Bellevue. Population shown
Cities near Bellevue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaux Arts VillageTown | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Clyde HillCity | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Mercer IslandCity | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Yarrow PointTown | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MedinaCity | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Hunts PointTown | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| NewcastleCity | 4.8 mi | 4.4 |
| RedmondCity | 5.1 mi | 16.6 |
| SammamishCity | 5.1 mi | 20.4 |
| KirklandCity | 6.6 mi | 17.8 |
| IssaquahCity | 7 mi | 12.1 |
| SeattleCity | 7.2 mi | 84 |
| Union Hill-Novelty HillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 24.2 |
| Bryn Mawr-SkywayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| RentonCity | 8.4 mi | 23.5 |
| Boulevard ParkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellevue, WA in?
- Bellevue is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Bellevue, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bellevue include 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008.
- What is the population of Bellevue, WA?
- About 151,847 people live in Bellevue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellevue?
- Nearby places include Beaux Arts Village (2.4 mi), Clyde Hill (3.6 mi), Mercer Island (3.8 mi), Yarrow Point (4.2 mi), Medina (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023