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North Bend, WA

City in King County, Washington.

Population

7,953

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,829

ZIP codes

0

North Bend and its ZIP codes

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North Bend at a glance

  • North Bend is about 16 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $175,109, 78% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,048,600 (86% above Washington) and median rent is $2,091 a month.

Local data for North Bend, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Bend, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$175,109

Poverty rate

4.1%

Median home value

$1,048,600

Median rent

$2,091/mo

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

63.3%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,578), Irish Americans (1,215), Mexican Americans (568).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for North Bend.

Details

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

King County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

North Bend, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.0%
  • Carpooled5.9%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home29.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Bend, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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 North Bend, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.7%

U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts

Diabetes

6.4%

U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts

Smoking

7.5%

U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near North Bend

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RiverbendCensus-designated place1.8 mi3
RiverpointCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.3
Wilderness RimCensus-designated place3 mi0.6
SnoqualmieCity3.2 mi7.2
Fall CityCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.8
MirrormontCensus-designated place10 mi10.4
HobartCensus-designated place11 mi18.8
CarnationCity12 mi1.2
IssaquahCity13 mi12.1
RavensdaleCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
Ames LakeCensus-designated place13 mi1.6
East Renton HighlandsCensus-designated place14 mi11.1
Maple ValleyCity15 mi6
SammamishCity15 mi20.4
Shadow LakeCensus-designated place15 mi5.2
Maple Heights-Lake DesireCensus-designated place15 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Bend, WA in?
North Bend is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of North Bend, WA?
About 7,953 people live in North Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Bend?
Nearby places include Riverbend (1.8 mi), Riverpoint (2.9 mi), Wilderness Rim (3 mi), Snoqualmie (3.2 mi), Fall City (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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