Zip code 98050: Preston, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98050?

98050 is assigned to Preston, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98050 in?

98050 is in King County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98050?

About 108 people live in 98050, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 98050?

The closest zip codes to 98050 are 98024, 98029, 98027, 98075, 98074.

Residential delivery areaKing CountyPacific Time

Population

108

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$2M+

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.9 sq mi

58 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98050

98050 is a small-town zip code in Preston, Washington (King County), covering 1.9 sq mi of land. About 108 people live here, or 58 per square mile. The median resident is 66.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $2,000,000+. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 98050 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 108 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median home value$2,000,000+
99th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,6004th of 536 in WA
Median age66.5
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.37th of 571 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%1st of 571 in WA
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%5th of 563 in WA
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%8th of 563 in WA
Residents 65 and older73.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%4th of 571 in WA
Per capita income$94,581
97th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,74426th of 570 in WA
Veterans13.9%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%81st of 571 in WA
Diversity index39.3
35th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5294th of 571 in WA
Population density58/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi348th of 571 in WA
Population108
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116570th of 571 in WA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%555th of 563 in WA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%545th of 570 in WA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%524th of 570 in WA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%541st of 567 in WA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%539th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%543rd of 563 in WA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%554th of 571 in WA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%470th of 570 in WA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%534th of 570 in WA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%550th of 570 in WA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%560th of 570 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.333
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469524th of 560 in WA

Measure	98050	King	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Median home value	$2,000,000+	$859,900	$564,600	$332,700	99th	4th of 536
Median age	66.5	37.4	38.3	38.9	99th	7th of 571
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	100%	56.7%	39.6%	35.7%	99th	1st of 571
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	55.4%	63.8%	65.2%	99th	5th of 563
Broadband accessStrength	100%	95.1%	93.6%	91%	99th	8th of 563
Residents 65 and older	73.1%	14%	16.6%	17.2%	99th	4th of 571
Per capita incomeStrength	$94,581	$74,100	$53,744	$44,673	97th	26th of 570
Veterans	13.9%	4.5%	7.8%	6.2%	97th	81st of 571
Diversity index	39.3	65.6	56.5	61.4	35th	294th of 571
Population density	58/sq mi	1,081/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	348th of 571
Population	108	2,287,171	7,816,116	334,922,499	1st	570th of 571
Poverty rateStrength	0%	8.6%	9.9%	12.5%	1st	555th of 563
Work from home	0%	29.2%	19.8%	15.1%	1st	545th of 570
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	524th of 570
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.2%	6.3%	8.4%	1st	541st of 567
Foreign-born residents	0%	25.8%	15.4%	14.1%	1st	539th of 571
Housing vacancy	0%	6.2%	7.3%	10.1%	1st	543rd of 563
Residents under 18	0%	19.5%	21.4%	22%	1st	554th of 571
Tech workers	0%	12.8%	6.7%	3.8%	1st	470th of 570
Healthcare workers	0%	8.2%	9.3%	9.7%	1st	534th of 570
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	9.6%	10%	1st	550th of 570
Government workers	0%	11.7%	16%	14.5%	1st	560th of 570
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.333	0.483	0.469	0.483	1st	524th of 560

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

27%

55–64

45%

65–74

28%

75+

Median age

66.5

Under 18

65 and over

73.1%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial27%

Diversity index

39.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 79
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 38%
Married couples: 38%
Living alone: 62%
Veterans (of adults): 13.9%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

62%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

19%

Median household income

98050

—

King Co.

$124,746

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$94,581

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

38%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.333

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98050

$2,000,000+

King Co.

$859,900

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98050

—

King Co.

$2,092

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 79
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

52%

Carpooled

48%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

48%

45–59

52%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

26.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Engineering and science

52%

Arts, media and sports

48%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

100%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98050	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

72%

Graduate

28%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 100%
Graduate or professional degree: 27.8%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Preston
State: Washington
County: King County
Center point: 47.5473° N, 121.9397° W
Land area: 1.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98050

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98024	Fall City, WA	2.6 mi	3,908	$160,641	$1,107,100
98029	Issaquah, WA	3.4 mi	30,586	$170,759	$1,063,200
98027	Issaquah, WA	3.4 mi	28,955	$153,301	$996,600
98075	Sammamish, WA	5.3 mi	25,498	$250,000+	$1,599,100
98074	Sammamish, WA	7.1 mi	30,761	$244,362	$1,366,900
98025	Hobart, WA	7.8 mi	52	—	—
98065	Snoqualmie, WA	8.2 mi	15,944	$198,216	$956,600
98038	Maple Valley, WA	8.9 mi	37,324	$152,261	$776,900
98008	Bellevue, WA	9 mi	27,242	$184,583	$1,206,200
98053	Redmond, WA	9.1 mi	22,765	$192,292	$1,213,600
98059	Renton, WA	9.6 mi	42,406	$138,654	$872,000
98006	Bellevue, WA	9.9 mi	40,009	$198,150	$1,388,500

Questions about 98050

What city is zip code 98050?

98050 is assigned to Preston, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98050 in?

98050 is in King County, Washington.

What is the population of 98050?

About 108 people live in 98050, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98050 in?

98050 is in Pacific Time.

What zip codes are near 98050?

The closest zip codes to 98050 are 98024, 98029, 98027, 98075, 98074.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98050, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.