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Enumclaw, WA
City in King County, Washington.
Population
12,798
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,471
ZIP codes
0
Enumclaw and its ZIP codes
Enumclaw at a glance
- Enumclaw is about 21 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 107th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $121,250 a year, 24% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $524,600 (7% below Washington) and median rent is $1,954 a month.
Local data for Enumclaw, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Enumclaw, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,250
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$524,600
Median rent
$1,954/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,427), Irish Americans (1,250), Norwegian Americans (966).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Enumclaw.
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
Enumclaw, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Enumclaw, 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° / 34°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Enumclaw, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Enumclaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuckleyCity | 3.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Prairie HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| South PrairieTown | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| WilkesonTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Black DiamondCity | 7.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Prairie RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 12.3 |
| CarbonadoTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Bonney LakeCity | 9.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Lake HolmCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake Morton-BerrydaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.3 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| RavensdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| TehalehCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| AldertonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Maple ValleyCity | 12 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Enumclaw, WA in?
- Enumclaw is in King County, Washington.
- What is the population of Enumclaw, WA?
- About 12,798 people live in Enumclaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Enumclaw?
- Nearby places include Buckley (3.1 mi), Prairie Heights (6.8 mi), South Prairie (6.8 mi), Wilkeson (7.2 mi), Black Diamond (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023