| Official Zip Code Name | Renton |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Current Population: | 34463 |
| Racial Majority: | White 58.43% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 54.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income | $82900 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $115620 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 28.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 433 - 915 ft. |
| Area | 16 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.49610300, -122.12382300 |
The current unemployment level in 98059 is 2.9% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98059 increased to 34463 from 27993 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98059 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 98059 public schools is White. 23.3% of students in 98059 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21331 | 58.43% | 21550 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 1380 | 3.78% | 1080 | +28% |
| Hispanic | 3300 | 9.04% | 3220 | +2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 197 | 0.54% | 168 | +17% |
| Asian | 7651 | 20.96% | 6857 | +12% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.21% | 145 | -48% |
| Other Race | 65 | 0.3% | 65 | +69% |
| Two Or More Races | 1378 | 6.74% | 1378 | +79% |
| White | 54.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% |
| Asian | 21.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34463 | 27993 |
| Male Population | 49.90% | |
| Female Population | 50.10% | |
| Total Households | 12404 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 23.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 77.8% |
| Median Household Income | $82900 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 22.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 39.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 37.90% |
| 98059 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| Washington District 8 | Kim Schrier | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 98059 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 60 | 50 | 44 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.54 | 5.18 | 4.77 | 3.5 | 2.72 | 2.28 | 1.11 | 1.28 | 2.12 | 4.12 | 7.42 | 7.24 | 48.29 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98059 | |
|---|---|
| Hazen High School | King |
| Liberty High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98059 | |
|---|---|
| Maywood Middle School | King |
| McKnight Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98059 | |
|---|---|
| Briarwood Elementary School | King |
| Maple Hills Elementary School | King |
| Maplewood Heights Elementary School | King |
| Newcastle Elementary School | King |
| Sierra Heights Elementary School | King |
| Foresthill |
| South Union |
| Summerwind |
| Windsong |
| Windwood |
| Maplewood |
| Stonegate |
| Aster Park |
| Glencoe |
| Leisure Estates |