What city is ZIP code 98055?

ZIP code 98055 is in Renton, WA (King County).

What county is ZIP code 98055 in?

ZIP code 98055 is mostly in King County, Washington.

How many people live in ZIP code 98055?

About 24,660 people live in the 98055 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 98055

Renton, WA, King County

Population

24,660

Land area

4.5sq mi

People per sq mi

5,528

City

Renton

ZIP 98055 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 98055 at a glance

ZIP 98055 (Renton) is about 47 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
The median household income is $97,224, close to the Washington median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $602,800 (7% above Washington) and median rent is $2,210 a month.

Local data for ZIP 98055

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 98055, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,224

Poverty rate

8.0%

Median home value

$602,800

Prices -2.5% in a year

Median rent

$2,210/mo

Homeownership

54.8%

Bachelor's or higher

39.5%

Median age

33.5

Average commute

27.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

542

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

23,311

$2.5B annual payroll

PPP loans

$23.4M

556 loans

Campaign donations

$56.6K

51% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 98055, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

Countywide, mostly lightning

Flood insurance policies

4,529

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 36°F

40.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 98055, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.5%

U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

8.7%

U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 98055?: ZIP code 98055 is in Renton, WA (King County).
What county is ZIP code 98055 in?: ZIP code 98055 is mostly in King County, Washington.
How many people live in ZIP code 98055?: About 24,660 people live in the 98055 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.