Ames Lake

Census-designated place in King County, Washington

Aerial view of Ames Lake, Washington
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Ames Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in King County, Washington, with 1,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carnation, 2.9 miles E.

About Ames Lake

Ames Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census, up from 1,486 at the 2010 census.

Based on per capita income, Ames Lake ranks 10th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

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Living in Ames Lake

Median household income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,225,000
Median age
47.6
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Ames Lake, WA population

Ames Lake had 1,524 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,524
Density951 per sq mi (367 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ames Lake at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyKing County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,524 (2020)
Land area1.60 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²)
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates47.6340° N, 121.9606° W
ZIP code98053
Census code (GEOID)5301920

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ames Lake

What county is Ames Lake in?

Ames Lake is in King County, Washington.

What is the population of Ames Lake, WA?

1,524 people lived in Ames Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ames Lake, WA?

The ZIP code of Ames Lake is 98053.

What is the elevation of Ames Lake?

331 feet (101 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ames Lake?

Carnation (2.9 mi), Union Hill-Novelty Hill (4.4 mi), Sammamish (4.5 mi), Lake Marcel-Stillwater (4.7 mi), Fall City (5.0 mi).

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