ZIP Code 98022 in Enumclaw, WA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Enumclaw, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Crystal Mountain, Cumberland, Greenwater, Krain, Osceola, Wabash
Counties:King County[Primary]
Pierce County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:13:16 AM
Population:22,874 [See All]
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.1766, -121.6170
Land Area:726.565 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98022 has 22,874 residents and 8,959 households (average 2.54 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 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (82.8%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:22,874Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:22,418Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:24,140Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:31.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$120,406Source: Census ACS
Households:8,959Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$608,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,75221,33521,67021,35321,56721,90821,53721,21821,21721,29622,00722,16322,13522,418
Decennial Census20,987------------------22,874--------
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: 42.1

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 43.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male686726785730619584664781702643738850893716503344250158
Female602619708687550606687766690684750971925754560408271264
Total1,2881,3451,4931,4171,1691,1901,3511,5471,3921,3271,4881,8211,8181,4701,063752521422
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,93082.50%
Black:1550.68%
Hispanic:*2,1089.19%
Asian:2381.04%
American Indian:4101.79%
Hawaiian:610.27%
Other:1,0444.55%
Total:22,946100%
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:11,37249.72%40.6 years
Females:11,50250.28%43.9 years
Total:22,874100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,04193.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2641.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5502.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5634.96%
Total Population:22,418100%
Total Native Population:21,30595.04%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1134.96%
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.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $120,406, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $51,776 (75.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,477. Family households earn a median of $137,412 versus $78,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,912). By gender, male median income is $88,060 and female is $70,874, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,186 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.8%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.2%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$68,630$68,333$66,295$65,864$62,842$66,094$65,296$69,206$76,929$90,223$101,591$112,818$116,613$120,406
Median Family Income$81,071$80,589$80,828$84,272$84,172$82,289$84,006$87,018$95,319$109,977$118,529$132,615$134,866$137,412
Median NonFamily Income$36,164$40,410$34,608$35,639$36,659$37,240$35,227$39,071$37,426$43,225$50,469$58,462$68,533$78,500
Median Male Income$57,308$56,628$58,094$57,401$57,428$59,142$60,067$63,759$70,797$81,865$84,671$94,411$89,223$88,060
Median Female Income$43,838$45,000$46,028$45,794$46,293$44,805$44,453$44,275$49,272$52,588$62,159$71,349$72,633$70,874
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11,37861.62%
Unemployed:5322.88%
Not In Labor Force:6,55435.50%
Total:18,464100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,00035.16%
Service:1,60214.08%
Sales and Office:2,06218.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,92516.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,78915.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,378100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $608,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $295,400 (94.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $243,800. The median gross rent is $1,854, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $938 (102.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $660. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.24% (62.56% with a mortgage, 37.44% free-and-clear) and renters 18.76% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.24%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$313,100$305,000$300,800$298,000$302,200$313,200$330,800$342,300$364,700$389,800$426,700$539,700$577,200$608,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1589.65%
$500 to $999:211.28%
$1,000 to $1,499:33720.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:41525.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:54733.39%
$2,500 to $2,999:543.30%
$3,000 or more:875.31%
No Rent:191.16%
Total:1,638100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$916$892$878$931$928$956$1,033$1,126$1,194$1,234$1,320$1,372$1,626$1,854
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,43750.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,65530.41%
Renter Occupied:1,63818.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,730100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,73089.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):99610.24%
Total Housing Units:9,726100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:8,01282.38%
Multi-Family Units:9659.92%
Other Units:7497.70%
Total Housing Units:9,726100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 28.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.70%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.25%). College enrollment is 16.24%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2911.76%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7544.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,87829.48%
Some college, no degree:3,96423.96%
Associate's degree:1,95811.83%
Bachelor's degree:3,09118.68%
Graduate or professional degree:1,6119.74%
Total:16,547100%
High school or higher:15,50293.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,70228.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:17,51068.42%
Public Insurance:7,04827.54%
No Insurance:1,0334.04%
Total:25,591100%
Has Health Insurance:24,55895.96%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty5.3%5.3%7.2%6.8%7.0%6.8%7.1%5.9%5.3%4.5%5.1%4.3%4.3%4.3%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:2777.46%
Kindergarten:2446.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,56942.25%
High school (grades 9-12):1,02127.49%
College or graduate school:60316.24%
Total:3,714100%
Early Childhood:52114.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,83476.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98022 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 718 business establishments, employing about 6,856 people with an annual payroll of $391,377,000. USPS data shows 9,504 residential mailboxes and 462 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,504Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:462Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:18,757Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,572Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:667Source: USPS
# of Businesses:718Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$96,263,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$391,377,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,856Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98022 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 3,439,809 people, about 0.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 98022, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division. It covers 726.565 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.381 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:3,439,809Source: Census
MSA:Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:726.565 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.381 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:5322045Source: Census
Place Name:Enumclaw city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98023 | | 98021

Schools in ZIP Code 98022


ZIP Code 98022 is in the Enumclaw School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 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.

Byron Kibler Elementary School 2057 Kibler Ave
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Enumclaw Sr High School 226 Semanski St South
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Southwood Elementary School 3240 Mcdougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Westwood Elementary School 21200 Se 416th
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Sunrise Elementary 899 Osceola At 244th Ave Se
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Enumclaw Middle School 550 Semanski Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Thunder Mountain Middle School 42018 264th Avenue Se
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Special Ed School 2929 Mcdougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
Jj Smith Elementary 1640 Fell Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Enumclaw School District
A Country Garden Montessori 38722 Enunclaw Black Diamond Rd S E
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Private School
Rainier Foothills Academy 2593 Olie Ann Pl
Enumclaw, WA 98022
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98022


Green River College 12401 Se 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
Type: Post Secondary
Kaistar 2222 So. 314 St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Type: Post Secondary
Renton Technical College 3000 Ne Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4123
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Renton 555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
Type: Post Secondary
Highline College 2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
Type: Post Secondary
Uei College-Tacoma 1415 East 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA 98404-3344
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 March 1, 2026.

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