Bellevue
City in King County, Washington
Bellevue is a city in King County, Washington, with 151,854 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beaux Arts Village, 2.3 miles W.
- 151,854residents (2020 Census)
- 85 ftelevation · 26 m
- 33.5 sq miland area · 86.7 km²
- 4,537 / sq mipopulation density
- 98007main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Bellevue
Bellevue (, BEL-vew) is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, located across Lake Washington from Seattle. It is the third-largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area, and the fifth-largest city in Washington. It has variously been characterized as a satellite city, a suburb, a boomburb, or an edge city. The population was 151,854 at the 2020 census. The city's name is derived from the French term belle vue ("beautiful view").
Bellevue is home to some of the world's largest technology companies. Before and after the 2008 recession, its downtown area has been undergoing rapid change with many high-rise projects being constructed. Downtown Bellevue is currently the second-largest city center in Washington state, with 1,300 businesses, 45,000 employees, and 10,200 residents. In a 2018 estimate, the city's median household income was among the top five cities in the state of Washington.
In 2008, Bellevue was number one in CNNMoney's list of the best places to live and launch a business, and in 2010 was again ranked as the fourth-best place to live in America. In 2014, Bellevue was ranked as the second-best place to live by USA Today.
More than 145 companies have been located in Bellevue; companies currently headquartered there include PACCAR Inc, T-Mobile US, and Valve. The technology company Amazon was founded in Bellevue by Jeff Bezos.
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Living in Bellevue
- Median household income
- $165,576
- Median home value
- $1,340,300
- Median rent
- $2,572/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Bellevue had 151,854 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 151,854 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,537 per sq mi (1,752 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bellevue at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 151,854 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.47 sq mi (86.7 km²) |
| Water area | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5974° N, 122.1575° W |
| ZIP codes | 98007, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98008, 98040 |
| Official website | bellevuewa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5305210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bellevue
- Beaux Arts Village2.3 mi W
- Clyde Hill3.6 mi NW
- Mercer Island4.1 mi SW
- Newcastle4.3 mi S
- Medina4.4 mi NW
- Yarrow Point4.4 mi NW
- Hunts Point4.6 mi NW
- Sammamish5.6 mi E
- Issaquah5.8 mi SE
- Redmond5.9 mi N
- Kirkland7.2 mi N
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway8.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue
What county is Bellevue in?
Bellevue is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Bellevue, WA?
151,854 people lived in Bellevue at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bellevue, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98007. Other ZIP codes: 98004, 98005, 98006, 98008, 98040.
What is the elevation of Bellevue?
85 feet (26 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bellevue?
Beaux Arts Village (2.3 mi), Clyde Hill (3.6 mi), Mercer Island (4.1 mi), Newcastle (4.3 mi), Medina (4.4 mi).
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