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Shoreline, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98133, 98155, 98177.
Population
61,431
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,280
ZIP codes
3
Shoreline and its ZIP codes
Shoreline at a glance
- Shoreline is about 45 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $112,751, 15% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $811,100 (44% above Washington) and median rent is $1,985 a month.
Local data for Shoreline, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shoreline, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,751
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$811,100
Median rent
$1,985/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
52.8%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,400), Irish Americans (6,602), Norwegian Americans (3,701).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Shoreline.
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
$121M
2,110 loans, 12,562 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shoreline, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shoreline, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shoreline, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Crime in Shoreline
Shoreline Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 139
- per 100,000 people · 48% of the WA rate
- Property crime
- 1,919
- per 100,000 people · 95% of the WA rate
ZIP codes in Shoreline
3 in or overlapping Shoreline. Population shown
Cities near Shoreline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EsperanceCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake Forest ParkCity | 2.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Mountlake TerraceCity | 3 mi | 4.1 |
| WoodwayCity | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BrierCity | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| EdmondsCity | 4.4 mi | 8.9 |
| KenmoreCity | 4.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Bothell WestCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Alderwood ManorCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| LynnwoodCity | 5.4 mi | 7.9 |
| BothellCity | 6.8 mi | 13.6 |
| MeadowdaleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| North LynnwoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| KirklandCity | 7.8 mi | 17.8 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shoreline, WA in?
- Shoreline is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Shoreline, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shoreline include 98133, 98155, 98177.
- What is the population of Shoreline, WA?
- About 61,431 people live in Shoreline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shoreline?
- Nearby places include Esperance (2.6 mi), Lake Forest Park (2.6 mi), Mountlake Terrace (3 mi), Woodway (3.1 mi), Brier (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023