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Kirkland, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98033, 98034, 98039.
Population
92,621
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,202
ZIP codes
3
Kirkland and its ZIP codes
Kirkland at a glance
- Kirkland is about 44 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $150,414 a year, 53% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,115,400 (98% above Washington) and median rent is $2,401 a month.
Local data for Kirkland, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools38
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks16
- Post Offices4
- Parks65
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants307
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools10
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Kirkland, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,414
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$1,115,400
Median rent
$2,401/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
66.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,385), Irish Americans (8,227), Chinese Americans (5,847).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Kirkland.
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
$409M
3,434 loans, 39,539 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kirkland, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.2%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home33.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kirkland, 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kirkland, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kirkland
3 in or overlapping Kirkland. Population shown
Cities near Kirkland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yarrow PointTown | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Hunts PointTown | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Clyde HillCity | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| RedmondCity | 4.1 mi | 16.6 |
| WoodinvilleCity | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| KenmoreCity | 4.5 mi | 6.2 |
| MedinaCity | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| BothellCity | 5.7 mi | 13.6 |
| Lake Forest ParkCity | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| BellevueCity | 6.6 mi | 33.5 |
| Cottage LakeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 22.7 |
| SeattleCity | 7.1 mi | 84 |
| Beaux Arts VillageTown | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BrierCity | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| ShorelineCity | 7.8 mi | 11.6 |
| Bothell EastCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirkland, WA in?
- Kirkland is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Kirkland, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kirkland include 98033, 98034, 98039.
- What is the population of Kirkland, WA?
- About 92,621 people live in Kirkland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirkland?
- Nearby places include Yarrow Point (3.2 mi), Hunts Point (3.4 mi), Clyde Hill (4 mi), Redmond (4.1 mi), Woodinville (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023