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Vashon, WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98070.

Population

9,934

Land area

37sq mi

People per sq mi

269

ZIP codes

1

Vashon and its ZIP codes

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Vashon at a glance

  • Vashon is about 2.3 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $120,571 a year, 23% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $790,700 (40% above Washington) and median rent is $1,670 a month.

Local data for Vashon, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vashon, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,571

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$790,700

Median rent

$1,670/mo

Homeownership

82.7%

Bachelor's or higher

50.1%

Median age

52.4

Average commute

33.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,552), Irish Americans (1,415), Italian Americans (517).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$24.6B

FY 2026, $10,843 per person

PPP loans

$22M

437 loans, 3,025 jobs reported

King County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone46.2%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit6.5%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home39.4%

Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vashon, 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

77° / 38°F

39.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vashon, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

7.6%

U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Vashon

1 in or overlapping Vashon. Population shown

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Cities near Vashon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MaplewoodCensus-designated place6 mi8.3
Normandy ParkCity6.1 mi2.5
CanterwoodCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.1
BurienCity6.9 mi10
SouthworthCensus-designated place6.9 mi3.4
PurdyCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.4
BurleyCensus-designated place7.8 mi4.8
Des MoinesCity8 mi6.4
Dash PointCensus-designated place8 mi0.6
BethelCensus-designated place8.3 mi3.2
Browns PointCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.4
Gig HarborCity8.3 mi5.9
White CenterCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.3
SeaTacCity8.6 mi10.1
RustonCity8.6 mi0.3
RosedaleCensus-designated place9 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vashon, WA in?
Vashon is in King County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Vashon, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Vashon include 98070.
What is the population of Vashon, WA?
About 9,934 people live in Vashon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vashon?
Nearby places include Maplewood (6 mi), Normandy Park (6.1 mi), Canterwood (6.9 mi), Burien (6.9 mi), Southworth (6.9 mi).

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