Des Moines, WA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Des Moines, Washington: 98198 and 98148. Together they are home to 50,178 residents in 18,542 households. That is more than the 32,823 people counted inside Des Moines city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $86,239 in 98198 to $87,342 in 98148.
Des Moines city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,823 |
| Households | 11,925 |
| Median household income | $92,483 |
| Median home value | $597,000 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median rent | $1,799 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 50,178 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,542 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $86,239 (98198) to $87,342 (98148) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $86,474 |
| Homeowners | 53.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 25 routes, 19,865 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Des Moines: 98148 ($87,342)
- Most residents: 98198 (40,463 people)
- Highest homeownership: 98198 (54.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 98198 (31.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 98148 (19.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 98198 (36.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 98148 ($607,900)
Every ZIP code in Des Moines
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98198 | Seattle | 40,463 | 14,588 | $86,239 | $589,500 | 54.8% | 31.6% | 17.4% | 18 | 15,835 | 78% of its land |
| 98148 | Seattle | 9,715 | 3,954 | $87,342 | $607,900 | 50.5% | 28.1% | 19.5% | 7 | 5,007 | 14% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Des Moines. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Des Moines.
Counties
- King County — 88 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Des Moines, WA?
- 98198 and 98148. A ZIP code is listed for Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Des Moines.
- What is the population of Des Moines, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 32,823 residents inside Des Moines city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Des Moines hold 50,178 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Des Moines, WA?
- $92,483 inside Des Moines city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $86,239 to $87,342.
- Which Des Moines ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 98148, at $87,342, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Des Moines, WA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 25 carrier routes reaching 19,865 residential and 977 business mailboxes.
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