ZIP Code 98027 in Issaquah, WA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Issaquah, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Coal Creek, Pine Lake
County:King County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:46:28 PM
Population:29,089 [See All]
Area Code:425
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.4964, -121.9909
Land Area:57.181 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98027 has 29,089 residents and 11,769 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (14.5%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, 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:29,089Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,335Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,204Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:508.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$150,000Source: Census ACS
Households:11,769Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$976,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.71Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,38827,68527,90927,14727,85528,87929,60930,25030,98930,24027,80827,91528,335
Decennial Census26,141------------------29,089------
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: 40.7

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 41.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8068648867896239071,1241,1221,0071,0451,121942897717560369258251
Female7007909028756149251,1591,1101,0491,1191,0221,030986777604479303357
Total1,5061,6541,7881,6641,2371,8322,2832,2322,0562,1642,1431,9721,8831,4941,164848561608
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20,64272.77%
Black:4221.49%
Hispanic:*2,1437.56%
Asian:4,20914.84%
American Indian:1100.39%
Hawaiian:520.18%
Other:7872.77%
Total:28,365100%
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:14,28849.12%40.1 years
Females:14,80150.88%41.4 years
Total:29,089100%40.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:22,88580.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3151.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,4698.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,66618.12%
Total Population:28,335100%
Total Native Population:23,20081.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,13518.12%
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 $150,000, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $53,493 (55.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,953. Family households earn a median of $180,085 versus $98,629 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,456). By gender, male median income is $121,569 and female is $92,483, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,086 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.2%).

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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$96,507$99,684$100,644$102,760$102,025$105,668$108,565$110,156$113,047$121,620$128,556$140,556$150,000
Median Family Income$116,000$118,281$118,713$127,057$121,992$126,059$130,024$131,985$133,910$149,451$163,976$173,048$180,085
Median NonFamily Income$55,213$56,551$54,571$56,588$58,078$63,485$63,544$68,824$78,176$77,207$81,373$92,988$98,629
Median Male Income$92,840$92,912$96,892$98,602$94,318$93,012$96,031$91,345$100,265$104,899$116,826$118,116$121,569
Median Female Income$52,155$56,023$58,241$65,019$64,174$64,409$68,466$66,549$65,661$74,167$85,486$85,319$92,483
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:15,53466.52%
Unemployed:5482.35%
Not In Labor Force:7,26931.13%
Total:23,351100%
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:10,12365.17%
Service:1,4899.59%
Sales and Office:2,77717.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3802.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7654.92%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,534100%
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 $976,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $456,100 (87.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $315,100. The median gross rent is $2,343, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,101 (88.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $543. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.56% (71.91% with a mortgage, 28.09% free-and-clear) and renters 30.44% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.00%, which is considerably 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$520,300$490,500$478,800$489,300$487,700$516,900$560,800$608,800$661,300$729,100$781,700$912,500$976,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2196.27%
$500 to $999:571.63%
$1,000 to $1,499:982.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:52615.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,17233.57%
$2,500 to $2,999:38310.97%
$3,000 or more:95227.27%
No Rent:842.41%
Total:3,491100%
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$1,242$1,239$1,243$1,295$1,356$1,389$1,514$1,690$1,800$1,867$2,027$2,244$2,343
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,73650.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,24119.54%
Renter Occupied:3,49130.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,468100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,46895.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6035.00%
Total Housing Units:12,071100%
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:7,79564.58%
Multi-Family Units:4,11434.08%
Other Units:1621.34%
Total Housing Units:12,071100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.50% 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 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 23.30%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.59%). College enrollment is 16.70%, 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:1470.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4932.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,9429.15%
Some college, no degree:3,39516.00%
Associate's degree:1,3476.35%
Bachelor's degree:8,65540.79%
Graduate or professional degree:5,24024.69%
Total:21,219100%
High school or higher:20,57996.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:13,89565.48%
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:23,89276.89%
Public Insurance:6,54721.07%
No Insurance:6352.04%
Total:31,074100%
Has Health Insurance:30,43997.96%
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 Poverty1.8%1.9%2.4%3.1%3.9%4.3%5.0%5.8%6.7%5.2%4.6%3.5%4.3%
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:4707.98%
Kindergarten:4347.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,27238.59%
High school (grades 9-12):1,72829.35%
College or graduate school:98316.70%
Total:5,887100%
Early Childhood:90415.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,43475.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98027 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,268 business establishments, employing about 22,093 people with an annual payroll of $2,222,850,000. USPS data shows 12,379 residential mailboxes and 1,104 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,379Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,104Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,583Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,541Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,480Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,268Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$449,579,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,222,850,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:22,093Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98027 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 0.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 98027, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division. It covers 57.181 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.791 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:57.181 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.791 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:5333805Source: Census
Place Name:Issaquah city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98028 | | 98026

Schools in ZIP Code 98027


ZIP Code 98027 is in the Issaquah School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 3 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.

Issaquah Middle School 600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Issaquah High School 700 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Issaquah Valley Elementary 555 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Clark Elementary 335 First Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Gibson Ek High School 379 1st Pl Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Holly Street Preschool 565 Nw Holly St.
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Cougar Mountain Middle School 1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Issaquah School District
Synergy Learning Academy 1555 Nw Sammamish Rd
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Private School
St Joseph School-- Issaquah And Snoqualmie 220 Mt Park Blvd Sw
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Private School
Pacific Learning Academy 22525 Se 64th Pl
Issaquah, WA 98027
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98027


Renton Technical College 3000 Ne Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4123
Type: Post Secondary
Bellevue College 3000 Landerholm Cir Se
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Renton 555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
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
Digipen Institute Of Technology 9931 Willows Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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