Download this data | Try ZIP Code API Free | Population & Demographics ZIP Code 98053 has 22,523 residents and 8,172 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White ( 60.8% , lower than the state average of 66.6%) and Asian ( 26.9% , much higher than the state average of 9.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% , which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.5%) and national averages (6.0%). Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. 2020 Population: 22,523 Source: Census DHC 2024 ACS Population Estimate: 22,765 Source: Census ACS 2026 ZC Population Estimate: 23,119 Source: ZIP-Codes.com Population Density: 814.5 people per sq mile Average Income: $192,292 Source: Census ACS Households: 8,172 Source: Census DHC Average House Value: $1,213,600 Source: Census ACS Persons Per Household: 2.75 Source: Census DHC Average Family Size: 2.44 Source: Census ACS Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks) Line chart of ZIP 98053 population estimates from 2011-2024, with markers for the 2010 and 2020 Decennial Census counts to show growth or decline over time. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Group 2010 2011 2102 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Census ACS Population Estimate -- 19,746 20,872 21,816 20,739 21,185 21,809 22,135 22,175 21,993 22,911 22,857 22,765 22,838 22,765 Decennial Census 18,784 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 22,523 -- -- -- -- Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female) Median Age: 42.5 Male Median Age: 42.2 Female Median Age: 42.9 Line chart for ZIP 98053 showing total, male, and female population by age group. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Group < 5 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ Male 581 913 1,017 793 397 355 356 763 976 969 778 580 649 561 537 444 268 149 Female 477 907 948 697 388 292 500 907 997 830 749 653 666 733 705 551 246 191 Total 1,058 1,820 1,965 1,490 785 647 856 1,670 1,973 1,799 1,527 1,233 1,315 1,294 1,242 995 514 340 Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) Pie Chart & Table Comparison Chart Population by Race Pie chart of the racial and ethnic makeup of ZIP 98053. Table below includes counts and percentages. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) White: 13,701 62.72% Black: 339 1.55% Hispanic: * 1,294 5.92% Asian: 6,059 27.74% American Indian: 75 0.34% Hawaiian: 24 0.11% Other: 351 1.61% Total: 21,843 100% Comparison Bar chart comparing ZIP 98053 to Redmond, King, Washington, and the U.S. for each race/ethnicity group. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) * NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups. Pie Chart & Table Comparison Chart Gender Breakdown Simple chart showing male vs female share of the population in ZIP Code 98053. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Gender Count % Median Age Males: 11,086 49.22% 42.2 years Females: 11,437 50.78% 42.9 years Total: 22,523 100% 42.5 years Comparison Bar Chart ZIP 98053 to Redmond, King, Washington, and the U.S. for each Gender (male vs female). Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) Nativity & Citizenship Pie chart showing nativity in ZIP 98053. Categories include native residents (born in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas, or abroad to American parents) and foreign-born residents. A table below lists counts and percentages. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Native, born in the United States: 14,956 65.70% Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: 355 1.56% Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: 3,624 15.92% Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: 3,830 32.74% Total Population: 22,765 100% Total Native Population: 15,311 67.26% Total Foreign-born Population: 7,454 32.74% Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census. Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks) Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female) Median Age: 42.5 Male Median Age: 42.2 Female Median Age: 42.9 Population by Race Gender Breakdown Nativity & Citizenship Income & Employment In 2024, the Median household income is $192,292 , which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $80,759 ( 72.4% ) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,839 . Family households earn a median of $234,505 versus $107,315 for nonfamily households (a difference of $127,190 ). By gender, male median income is $225,548 and female is $121,758 , which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $103,790 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.6% , which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7% , which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management ( 77.6% ). Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05. Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female) Line chart showing median income in ZIP 98053 from 2011-2024 for five series: household, family, nonfamily, male, and female. The table below lists the yearly values. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Income Type 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Median Household Income $111,533 $119,949 $116,518 $119,637 $120,970 $123,393 $123,548 $134,272 $145,453 $151,525 $160,208 $171,822 $179,912 $192,292 Median Family Income $127,885 $135,341 $134,047 $137,080 $137,676 $145,743 $149,788 $158,498 $170,951 $185,915 $198,901 $213,350 $224,457 $234,505 Median NonFamily Income $61,493 $61,531 $60,590 $67,792 $65,114 $66,140 $51,438 $51,948 $52,456 $71,136 $69,826 $86,500 $103,224 $107,315 Median Male Income $106,654 $109,397 $112,847 $123,264 $121,990 $125,000 $133,185 $137,083 $150,440 $158,479 $174,518 $200,526 $213,659 $225,548 Median Female Income $63,837 $69,184 $68,125 $70,548 $71,025 $72,804 $74,105 $90,234 $85,375 $86,685 $105,977 $117,882 $122,896 $121,758 Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Average Household Income Bar chart showing average household income comparing ZIP 98053, city of Redmond, King County, state of Washington, and United States national values. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Pie Chart & Table Comparison Chart Employment Status Pie chart of employment status for ZIP 98053, showing the shares who are employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Employed: 9,619 55.14% Unemployed: 581 3.33% Not In Labor Force: 7,246 41.53% Total: 17,446 100% Bar chart comparing employment status (employed, unemployed, not in labor force) in ZIP 98053 with Redmond, King County, state of Washington, and the United States national levels. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over) Donut Chart showing the distribution of employed civilians aged 16 and over by occupation category: management, service, sales and office, natural resources and construction, and production and transportation. A table with the same data and percentages is provided as well. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Management, business, science, and arts: 7,466 77.62% Service: 548 5.70% Sales and Office: 1,109 11.53% Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: 204 2.12% Production, transportation, and material moving: 292 3.04% Total Civilian Employed Population: 9,619 100% Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS. In 2024, the Median household income is $192,292 , which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $80,759 ( 72.4% ) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,839 . Family households earn a median of $234,505 versus $107,315 for nonfamily households (a difference of $127,190 ). By gender, male median income is $225,548 and female is $121,758 , which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $103,790 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.6% , which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7% , which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management ( 77.6% ). Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female) Average Household Income Employment Status Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over) Housing & Affordability In 2024, the median home value is $1,213,600 , which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $641,000 ( 111.95% ) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $437,200 . The median gross rent is $2,664 , which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,155 ( 76.54% ) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $599 . Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.84% (62.85% with a mortgage, 37.15% free-and-clear) and renters 15.16% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.76% , which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%). Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy Median Home Value (Comparison) Median Home Value Over Time Gross Rent Paid Median Gross Rent Over Time Housing Occupancy Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other) Education, Health & Community In 2024, 72.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10% , which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.60% , which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.90% , which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 25.80% , which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50% , which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary ( 50.32% ). College enrollment is 13.00% , which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities. Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03. Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older) Pie chart of educational attainment for adults (25+) in ZIP 98053, including each level from less than 9th grade to graduate/professional. Summary rows show high school or higher and bachelor's or higher. A table lists counts and percentages. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Less than 9th grade: 75 0.47% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: 223 1.39% High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,235 7.67% Some college, no degree: 1,817 11.29% Associate's degree: 1,043 6.48% Bachelor's degree: 6,224 38.67% Graduate or professional degree: 5,478 34.04% Total: 16,095 100% High school or higher: 15,797 98.15% Bachelor's degree or higher: 11,702 72.71% Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS Pie Chart & Table Comparison Chart Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured) Pie chart illustrating health insurance coverage by type for ZIP Code 98053. Categories include private insurance, public coverage such as Medicare and Medicaid, and individuals with no health insurance. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Private Insurance: 19,536 87.28% Public Insurance: 5,863 26.20% No Insurance: 368 1.64% Total: 22,382 100% Has Health Insurance: 25,399 113.48% Bar chart comparing health insurance coverage in ZIP 98053 with Redmond, King County, state of Washington, and the U.S. National values, showing private, public, and uninsured shares. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024) Line chart displaying the share of families and people in ZIP 98053 whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, using ACS 5-year estimates from 2011 through 2024. The chart shows year-to-year changes in the percentage of people in poverty. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Group 2011 2102 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 % of People in Poverty 1.8% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.8% 1.8% 1.7% 1.6% 1.5% 0.8% 2.0% 3.1% 3.8% 4.5% Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition. School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older) Pie Chart showing enrollment of residents ages 3 and older in Nursery School or Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary (grades 1-8), High School (grades 9-12), and College or Graduate School. A table with the same data and percentages is provided as well. Load Chart Manually (if needed) Nursery School, Preschool: 303 5.56% Kindergarten: 240 4.40% Elementary school (grades 1-8): 2,744 50.32% High school (grades 9-12): 1,457 26.72% College or graduate school: 709 13.00% Total: 5,453 100% Early Childhood: 543 9.96% K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): 4,441 81.44% Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS In 2024, 72.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10% , which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.60% , which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.90% , which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 25.80% , which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50% , which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary ( 50.32% ). College enrollment is 13.00% , which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities. Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older) Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured) Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024) Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older) Business & Employment Statistics ZIP Code 98053 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 431 business establishments , employing about 5,764 people with an annual payroll of $556,922,000. USPS data shows 8,407 residential mailboxes and 137 business mailboxes , reflecting local delivery coverage. Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications ZIP Code 98053 is located in King County , Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 1st and 8th Congressional Districts . This Metro area has a population of 3,439,809 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 98053, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division . It covers 27.651 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.178 sq mi. Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes 98074 : Sammamish, WA Adjacent 98052 : Redmond, WA Adjacent 98075 : Sammamish, WA Adjacent 98008 : Bellevue, WA 98077 : Woodinville, WA Adjacent 98019 : Duvall, WA Adjacent 98007 : Bellevue, WA 98029 : Issaquah, WA 98005 : Bellevue, WA 98014 : Carnation, WA Adjacent 98033 : Kirkland, WA 98072 : Woodinville, WA 98024 : Fall City, WA Adjacent 98004 : Bellevue, WA 98006 : Bellevue, WA Schools in ZIP Code 98053 ZIP Code 98053 is in the Lake Washington School District , which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th . There are 8 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to. Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98053 Sources & References Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on September 1, 2026. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 9/1/2026], https://www.usps.com ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 9/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released] U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023] U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released] U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 9/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 9/1/2026], https://www.usps.com ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 9/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released] U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023] U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released] U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released] U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023] U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released] U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released] U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 9/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov To change, close this window. Adjust map to preferred zoom level and position, then hit Print Map | .