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Riverbend, WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington.

Population

1,748

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

586

ZIP codes

0

Riverbend and its ZIP codes

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Riverbend at a glance

  • Riverbend is about 5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $148,269, 51% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $811,100 (44% above Washington) and median rent is $2,767 a month.

Local data for Riverbend, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Riverbend, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$148,269

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$811,100

Median rent

$2,767/mo

Homeownership

92.4%

Bachelor's or higher

51.3%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

32.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (339), German Americans (330), Polish Americans (170).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone63.6%
  • Carpooled13.4%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle2.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
  • Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Riverbend, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

70° / 32°F

99.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Riverbend, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.9%

U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts

Diabetes

7.0%

U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts

Smoking

8.6%

U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Riverbend

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Wilderness RimCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.6
North BendCity1.8 mi4.3
RiverpointCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.3
SnoqualmieCity5.1 mi7.2
Fall CityCensus-designated place10 mi2.8
MirrormontCensus-designated place11 mi10.4
HobartCensus-designated place12 mi18.8
RavensdaleCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
IssaquahCity14 mi12.1
CarnationCity14 mi1.2
Maple ValleyCity15 mi6
East Renton HighlandsCensus-designated place15 mi11.1
Ames LakeCensus-designated place15 mi1.6
Shadow LakeCensus-designated place16 mi5.2
Maple Heights-Lake DesireCensus-designated place16 mi4.1
Black DiamondCity16 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Riverbend, WA in?
Riverbend is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Riverbend, WA?
About 1,748 people live in Riverbend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Riverbend?
Nearby places include Wilderness Rim (1.7 mi), North Bend (1.8 mi), Riverpoint (2.1 mi), Snoqualmie (5.1 mi), Fall City (10 mi).

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