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Carnation, WA
City in King County, Washington.
Population
2,366
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,044
ZIP codes
0
Carnation and its ZIP codes
Carnation at a glance
- Carnation is about 17 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $152,763 a year, 56% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $875,000 (55% above Washington) and median rent is $2,175 a month.
Local data for Carnation, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carnation, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$152,763
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$875,000
Median rent
$2,175/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (380), Mexican Americans (254), Irish Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Carnation.
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
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
How people get to work
Carnation, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carnation, 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
76° / 36°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carnation, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Carnation
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ames LakeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake Marcel-StillwaterCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Fall CityCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Union Hill-Novelty HillCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 24.2 |
| DuvallCity | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| SammamishCity | 7.2 mi | 20.4 |
| IssaquahCity | 9.1 mi | 12.1 |
| SnoqualmieCity | 9.2 mi | 7.2 |
| RedmondCity | 10 mi | 16.6 |
| Cottage LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.7 |
| BellevueCity | 12 mi | 33.5 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7 |
| North BendCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| MirrormontCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| WoodinvilleCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| RiverbendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carnation, WA in?
- Carnation is in King County, Washington.
- What is the population of Carnation, WA?
- About 2,366 people live in Carnation, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carnation?
- Nearby places include Ames Lake (2.6 mi), Lake Marcel-Stillwater (3.3 mi), Fall City (5.2 mi), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (6.5 mi), Duvall (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023