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Fall City, WA
Census-designated place in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98024.
Population
1,618
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
1
Fall City and its ZIP codes
Fall City at a glance
- Fall City is about 4.8 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $177,019 a year, 80% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,010,300 (79% above Washington) and median rent is $2,688 a month.
Local data for Fall City, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fall City, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$177,019
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$1,010,300
Median rent
$2,688/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
61.5%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Irish Americans (235), French Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Fall City.
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
$10.2M
169 loans, 1,024 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fall City, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home39.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fall City, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fall City, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.4%
U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fall City
1 in or overlapping Fall City. Population shown
Cities near Fall City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ames LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CarnationCity | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| SnoqualmieCity | 5.6 mi | 7.2 |
| IssaquahCity | 5.7 mi | 12.1 |
| SammamishCity | 6.7 mi | 20.4 |
| MirrormontCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 10.4 |
| Lake Marcel-StillwaterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| North BendCity | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Union Hill-Novelty HillCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 24.2 |
| East Renton HighlandsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.1 |
| RiverbendCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| Wilderness RimCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HobartCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| RiverpointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| BellevueCity | 11 mi | 33.5 |
| NewcastleCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fall City, WA in?
- Fall City is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Fall City, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fall City include 98024.
- What is the population of Fall City, WA?
- About 1,618 people live in Fall City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fall City?
- Nearby places include Ames Lake (5.1 mi), Carnation (5.2 mi), Snoqualmie (5.6 mi), Issaquah (5.7 mi), Sammamish (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023