Bothell
City in King County, Washington
Bothell is a city in King County, Washington, with 48,161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bothell East, 2.4 miles N.
- 48,161residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.3 km²
- 3,532 / sq mipopulation density
- 98011main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Bothell
Bothell () is a city in King and Snohomish counties in the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region. It had a population of 48,161 residents as of the 2020 census.
The city lies along the Sammamish River, the historic home of the indigenous Sammamish people, and is adjacent to Kenmore and Woodinville. It was established in 1870 and platted by David Bothell and his family in 1888, shortly before the arrival of railroads in the area. The town was incorporated in 1909 and originally relied on logging and farming; in the mid-20th century, it became a bedroom community for workers commuting to Seattle and later other Eastside cities. Interstate 405 connects the city to other areas of the Eastside and functions as a bypass of Seattle.
Bothell's modern economy is centered around biotechnology and high-tech companies that have facilities that were developed in the late 20th century along North Creek and in the Canyon Park neighborhood, which was annexed by the city in 1992. The annexation also expanded the city limits into Snohomish County. The University of Washington Bothell was established in 1990 and opened its permanent shared campus with Cascadia College in 2000. Bothell redeveloped its downtown in the 2010s and 2020s and has seen an increase in residential density and its population as a result.
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Living in Bothell
- Median household income
- $140,427
- Median home value
- $925,100
- Median rent
- $2,346/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Bothell had 48,161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,532 per sq mi (1,364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bothell at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,161 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.64 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7735° N, 122.2044° W |
| ZIP codes | 98011, 98021, 98028 |
| Official website | bothellwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5307380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bothell
- Bothell East2.4 mi N
- Kenmore2.6 mi SW
- Bothell West2.8 mi NW
- Woodinville2.9 mi E
- Brier3.5 mi W
- Alderwood Manor4.1 mi NW
- Lake Forest Park4.2 mi W
- Mill Creek East4.4 mi N
- Clearview4.7 mi NE
- Mountlake Terrace4.8 mi W
- Maltby5.0 mi NE
- Martha Lake5.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bothell
What county is Bothell in?
Bothell is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Bothell, WA?
48,161 people lived in Bothell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bothell, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98011. Other ZIP codes: 98021, 98028.
What is the elevation of Bothell?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bothell?
Bothell East (2.4 mi), Kenmore (2.6 mi), Bothell West (2.8 mi), Woodinville (2.9 mi), Brier (3.5 mi).
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