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Kenmore, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98028.
Population
23,741
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,858
ZIP codes
1
Kenmore and its ZIP codes
Kenmore at a glance
- Kenmore is about 33 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 55th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $139,764, 42% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $920,800 (63% above Washington) and median rent is $1,949 a month.
Local data for Kenmore, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenmore, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,764
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$920,800
Median rent
$1,949/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
61.8%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,573), Irish Americans (2,702), Chinese Americans (1,518).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Kenmore.
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
$35.94M
547 loans, 4,189 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kenmore, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit5.5%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home33.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenmore, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenmore, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Kenmore
1 in or overlapping Kenmore. Population shown
Cities near Kenmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest ParkCity | 1.9 mi | 3.5 |
| BothellCity | 2.7 mi | 13.6 |
| BrierCity | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Bothell WestCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.1 |
| WoodinvilleCity | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Mountlake TerraceCity | 4.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ShorelineCity | 4.4 mi | 11.6 |
| KirklandCity | 4.5 mi | 17.8 |
| Alderwood ManorCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Bothell EastCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| EsperanceCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LynnwoodCity | 6 mi | 7.9 |
| Mill Creek EastCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| North LynnwoodCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.1 |
| EdmondsCity | 6.9 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenmore, WA in?
- Kenmore is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Kenmore, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kenmore include 98028.
- What is the population of Kenmore, WA?
- About 23,741 people live in Kenmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenmore?
- Nearby places include Lake Forest Park (1.9 mi), Bothell (2.7 mi), Brier (3.1 mi), Bothell West (3.5 mi), Woodinville (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023