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Bothell, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98011, 98021.
Population
49,610
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,638
ZIP codes
2
Bothell and its ZIP codes
Bothell at a glance
- Bothell is about 31 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $140,427, 43% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $925,100 (64% above Washington) and median rent is $2,346 a month.
Local data for Bothell, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bothell, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,427
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$925,100
Median rent
$2,346/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
59.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,683), Irish Americans (5,231), Indian Americans (3,721).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Bothell.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 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
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
PPP loans
$149M
1,432 loans, 14,534 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bothell, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.9%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home32.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bothell, 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 zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bothell, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Bothell
2 in or overlapping Bothell. Population shown
Cities near Bothell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodinvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Bothell EastCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| KenmoreCity | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Bothell WestCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| BrierCity | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake Forest ParkCity | 4.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Alderwood ManorCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Mill Creek EastCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.4 |
| ClearviewCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Mountlake TerraceCity | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| MaltbyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 19.3 |
| KirklandCity | 5.7 mi | 17.8 |
| Martha LakeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Cottage LakeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 22.7 |
| Mill CreekCity | 6 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bothell, WA in?
- Bothell is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Bothell, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bothell include 98011, 98021.
- What is the population of Bothell, WA?
- About 49,610 people live in Bothell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bothell?
- Nearby places include Woodinville (2.1 mi), Bothell East (2.3 mi), Kenmore (2.7 mi), Bothell West (3.2 mi), Brier (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023