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ZIP code 98055: Renton, WA

98055 is a ZIP code in Renton, Washington, mainly in King County, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. About 24,660 people live here.

Population
24,660
Median household income
$97,224
Typical home value
$635,400-2.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$2,210gross, per month
Median age
33.5
Homeowners
54.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98055 details

CityRenton
StateWashington
CountyKing County
Metro areaSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Time zonePacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area4.5 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density5,529 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher39.5% of adults 25+
Average commute27.8 minutes
Center coordinates47.44747, -122.20036

Median rent in 98055 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,737/mo
1 bedroom$1,809/mo
2 bedrooms$2,264/mo
3 bedrooms$2,809/mo
4 bedrooms$3,180/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 98055

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
98057Renton, WA1.9 mi12,705
98031Kent, WA2.9 mi40,094
98188Seattle, WA3.4 mi27,311
98058Renton, WA3.5 mi42,980
98178Seattle, WA4.1 mi26,748
98089Kent, WA4.2 mi—
98056Renton, WA4.5 mi35,849
98059Renton, WA4.6 mi42,406

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 98055?

A typical home in ZIP code 98055 is worth about $635,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $97,224 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $635,400 homeWhat can a $97,224 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 98055

What city is ZIP code 98055?

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

What county is ZIP code 98055 in?

98055 is mainly in King County, Washington.

What is the population of ZIP code 98055?

About 24,660 people live in ZIP code 98055, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 98055 in?

98055 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Renton have?

Renton, WA also uses 98056, 98057, 98058 and 98059.