ZIP code 98055
Where is ZIP code 98055?
Renton, Washington
King County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98055 belongs to Renton, Washington in King County. 98055 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 253 and 425. About 24,660 people live in the 98055 area, where the median household income is $97,224. The closest ZIP codes are 98057 (Renton, 0.8 mi northwest), 98178 (Seattle, 2.3 mi northwest) and 98056 (Renton, 3.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 98055 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Renton |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 253, 425 |
| Coordinates | 47.4648, -122.2075 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 980 |
Population and income in 98055
| Population | 24,660 · higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,528 · higher than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.5 years · lower than 88% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $97,224 · higher than 66% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,955 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $602,800 · higher than 74% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,210 a month |
| Housing units | 9,942 |
| Households | 9,648 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 4.46 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98055. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98055
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98057 | Renton, WA | 0.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA | 2.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 98056 | Renton, WA | 3.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98188 | Seattle, WA | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA | 4.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98158 | Seattle, WA | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 98059 | Renton, WA | 5.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 98089 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 98148 | Seattle, WA | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98055 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98055
123 MAIN ST
RENTON WA 98055
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98055-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98055?
- 98055 is a Renton, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98055 in?
- ZIP code 98055 is in King County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98055 in?
- 98055 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98055?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98055 use area codes 253 and 425.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98055?
- About 24,660 people live in ZIP code 98055, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98055?
- The median household income in 98055 is $97,224 a year, higher than 66% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98055?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98055 are 98057 (Renton, 0.8 miles), 98178 (Seattle, 2.3 miles), 98056 (Renton, 3.2 miles) and 98188 (Seattle, 3.3 miles).