| Official Zip Code Name | Renton |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | NEWCASTLE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | HAZELWOOD HIGHLANDS KENNYDALE |
| Current Population: | 32489 |
| Racial Majority: | 51.97% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 35.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $65310 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $96430 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 28.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 85 - 433 ft. |
| Area | 9 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.51227600, -122.18853600 |
The current unemployment level in 98056 is 5.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.0% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98056 increased to 32489 from 24261 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98056 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98056 public schools is White. 41.7% of students in 98056 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17606 | 51.97% | 17386 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 1966 | 5.8% | 2282 | -14% |
| Hispanic | 5330 | 15.73% | 4741 | +12% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 71 | 0.21% | 141 | -50% |
| Asian | 6984 | 20.62% | 6274 | +11% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.42% | 144 | -1% |
| Other Race | 70 | 0.06% | 70 | -73% |
| Two Or More Races | 1451 | 5.19% | 1451 | +21% |
| White | 35.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.3% |
| Asian | 26.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32489 | 24261 |
| Male Population | 49.70% | |
| Female Population | 50.30% | |
| Total Households | 12964 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 41.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 60.0% |
| Median Household Income | $65310 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 36.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 26.10% |
| 98056 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 98056 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 60 | 51 | 45 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.83 | 4.73 | 4.35 | 3.17 | 2.33 | 1.92 | .99 | 1.18 | 1.9 | 3.71 | 6.59 | 6.44 | 43.14 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98056 | |
|---|---|
| Hazen High School | King |
| Renton High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98056 | |
|---|---|
| Dimmitt Middle School | King |
| McKnight Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98056 | |
|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Elementary School | King |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | King |
| Highlands Elementary School | King |
| Sierra Heights Elementary School | King |
| Highbury Park |
| La Crosse |
| Nautica by the Lake |
| South Lake Washington |
| Liberty Ridge |
| South Union |
| Monterrey Terrace |
| Kennydale |
| Sunset |
| North Renton |