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ZIP Code 98059
East Renton Highlands, WA, King County
Population
42,406
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,623
City
East Renton Highlands
ZIP 98059 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 98059 at a glance
- ZIP 98059 (East Renton Highlands) is about 22 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $138,654 a year, 41% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $872,000 (54% above Washington) and median rent is $2,322 a month.
Local data for ZIP 98059
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 98059, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,654
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$872,000
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$2,322/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
31.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
714
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,262
$208M annual payroll
PPP loans
$37.51M
860 loans
Campaign donations
$227K
46% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 98059, 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
34.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 98059, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 98059
ZIP codes near 98059
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 98056Renton | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
| 98006Bellevue | 4.2 mi | 11.2 |
| 98057Renton | 4.4 mi | 6.2 |
| 98058Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4.4 mi | 18.8 |
| 98055Renton | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| 98178Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.5 mi | 4.9 |
| 98040Mercer Island | 6.4 mi | 6.4 |
| 98027Mirrormont | 6.6 mi | 57.2 |
| 98031Kent | 6.9 mi | 7.7 |
| 98188SeaTac | 7.2 mi | 8.1 |
| 98118Seattle | 7.2 mi | 6.2 |
| 98075Sammamish | 7.3 mi | 9.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 98059?
- ZIP code 98059 is in East Renton Highlands, WA (King County).
- What county is ZIP code 98059 in?
- ZIP code 98059 is mostly in King County, Washington.
- How many people live in ZIP code 98059?
- About 42,406 people live in the 98059 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.