| Official Zip Code Name | Renton |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Current Population: | 21904 |
| Racial Majority: | 40.58% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Asian 29.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income | $60686 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $67560 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 269 - 345 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.44900700, -122.20162500 |
The current unemployment level in 98055 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 98055 decreased to 21904 from 26953 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98055 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98055 public schools is Asian. 59.7% of students in 98055 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8738 | 40.58% | 9997 | -13% |
| Black Or African American | 2660 | 12.35% | 2922 | -9% |
| Hispanic | 1895 | 8.8% | 2089 | -9% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 104 | 0.48% | 94 | +11% |
| Asian | 5500 | 25.54% | 5446 | +1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 531 | 2.47% | 218 | +144% |
| Other Race | 38 | 0.1% | 38 | -42% |
| Two Or More Races | 1100 | 9.67% | 1100 | +89% |
| White | 20.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 25% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% |
| Asian | 29.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21904 | 26953 |
| Male Population | 48.70% | |
| Female Population | 51.30% | |
| Total Households | 8786 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 59.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $60686 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 39.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 23.80% |
| 98055 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98055 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 35 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.19 | 4.23 | 3.85 | 2.71 | 1.92 | 1.61 | .85 | 1.12 | 1.68 | 3.23 | 5.99 | 5.72 | 38.09 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98055 | |
|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | King |
| Renton High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98055 | |
|---|---|
| Dimmitt Middle School | King |
| Meeker Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98055 | |
|---|---|
| Kennydale Elementary School | King |
| Springbrook Elementary School | King |
| Vantage Glen |
| Tiffany Park |
| Cascade |
| Victoria Park |
| Talbot Hill |
| Winsper |
| Woodbury Lane |
| Downtown Renton |
| Falcon Ridge |
| South Renton |