98005 — Bellevue, WA
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98005 has moderate owner occupancy (51%) with a median household income of $161K and a median home value of $1.5M — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 89/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98005
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Bellevue |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 21,846 |
| Total Households | 9,097 |
| Median Household Income | $161K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 4,608 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 51% |
| Median Home Value | $1.5M |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 43% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1980 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 67% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 25% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98005 score 89/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 89/100 is driven by: +5 owner-occupied 51% (x0.8); +6 9,097 households; +7 median income $161K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98005 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98005. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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