ZIP Code 98014 in Carnation, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Carnation, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Lake Joy
County:King County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:46:14 PM
Population:7,651 [See All]
Area Code:425
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.6527, -121.8978
Land Area:87.319 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98014 has 7,651 residents and 2,765 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (81.5%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,651Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,681Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:6,891Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:87.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$157,680Source: Census ACS
Households:2,765Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$849,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,9226,8517,2116,9026,9736,9467,0806,9116,7737,2007,7367,6267,681
Decennial Census6,765------------------7,651------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.1

Male Median Age: 42.3

Female Median Age: 41.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male239260277198199141207264302245250384348230157903433
Female212258262224132164247267311240269367326212141814535
Total4515185394223313054545316134855197516744422981717968
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,23683.76%
Black:610.82%
Hispanic:*5617.54%
Asian:3084.14%
American Indian:490.66%
Hawaiian:190.26%
Other:2112.83%
Total:7,445100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,85850.42%42.3 years
Females:3,79349.58%41.9 years
Total:7,651100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,98790.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:811.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1672.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4467.98%
Total Population:7,681100%
Total Native Population:7,06892.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:6137.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $157,680, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $62,970 (66.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,296. Family households earn a median of $178,214 versus $68,992 for nonfamily households (a difference of $109,222). By gender, male median income is $136,875 and female is $72,533, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $64,342 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$94,710$92,778$95,394$97,806$98,011$99,125$99,769$105,877$112,384$118,808$123,982$149,028$157,680
Median Family Income$101,838$99,013$107,885$116,761$114,215$114,969$118,255$125,000$129,783$132,452$143,583$162,974$178,214
Median NonFamily Income$65,769$50,888$51,208$52,880$52,468$61,250$57,813$65,000$59,405$62,222$61,733$66,951$68,992
Median Male Income$80,064$86,912$91,750$93,750$0$86,413$81,553$83,359$91,288$97,178$99,966$115,054$136,875
Median Female Income$52,823$51,250$51,033$52,848$0$50,037$51,577$59,415$71,313$75,947$77,966$70,433$72,533
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,13267.31%
Unemployed:801.30%
Not In Labor Force:1,92731.39%
Total:6,139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,08350.41%
Service:64415.59%
Sales and Office:84720.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2816.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2776.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,132100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $849,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $417,800 (96.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $293,000. The median gross rent is $1,740, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $747 (75.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.53% (73.43% with a mortgage, 26.57% free-and-clear) and renters 9.47% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.41%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$431,700$416,700$410,900$424,400$424,700$423,000$457,800$494,700$556,500$607,300$635,100$786,900$849,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:7227.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:7428.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:145.30%
$2,500 to $2,999:259.47%
$3,000 or more:3011.36%
No Rent:4918.56%
Total:264100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$993$1,101$1,091$1,124$1,156$1,161$1,153$1,481$1,536$1,578$1,592$1,733$1,740
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,85466.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):67124.06%
Renter Occupied:2649.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,789100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,78997.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):692.41%
Total Housing Units:2,858100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,49087.12%
Multi-Family Units:903.15%
Other Units:2789.73%
Total Housing Units:2,858100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 48.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 23.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.83%). College enrollment is 18.13%, 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.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1192.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1512.73%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):86115.58%
Some college, no degree:1,30923.69%
Associate's degree:4227.64%
Bachelor's degree:1,85233.52%
Graduate or professional degree:81114.68%
Total:5,525100%
High school or higher:5,25595.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,66348.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,25375.57%
Public Insurance:1,77721.48%
No Insurance:2442.95%
Total:8,274100%
Has Health Insurance:8,03097.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.6%3.4%3.4%3.9%2.3%2.9%2.9%2.3%1.5%2.5%1.6%1.5%2.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:1337.51%
Kindergarten:1186.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):67037.83%
High school (grades 9-12):52929.87%
College or graduate school:32118.13%
Total:1,771100%
Early Childhood:25114.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,31774.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98014 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 156 business establishments, employing about 1,148 people with an annual payroll of $86,460,000. USPS data shows 2,488 residential mailboxes and 32 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,488Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:32Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,227Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,098Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:8Source: USPS
# of Businesses:156Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$19,130,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$86,460,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,148Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98014 is located in King County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 98014, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division. It covers 87.319 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.044 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA (CBSA Div 42644)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:87.319 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.044 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7359.7 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5310215Source: Census
Place Name:Carnation city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98015 | | 98013

Schools in ZIP Code 98014


ZIP Code 98014 is in the Riverview School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Carnation Elementary School 4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Tolt Middle School 3740 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Stillwater Elementary 11530 320th Ave Ne
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Clip 32302 Ne 50th Street
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Parade 32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Choice 32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
District: Riverview School District
Summit Classical Christian School 32725 Se 42nd St
Fall City, WA 98024
District: Private SchoolNearby
Eastside Catholic High School 232 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98074
District: Private SchoolNearby
Arbor Schools 1107 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98014


Digipen Institute Of Technology 9931 Willows Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
Type: Post Secondary
Bellevue College 3000 Landerholm Cir Se
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Type: Post Secondary
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology 11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest University 5520 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest University-Center For Online And Extended Education 5520 108th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Washington-Bothell Campus 18115 Campus Way Ne
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
Type: Post Secondary

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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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