Burien
City in King County, Washington
Burien is a city in King County, Washington, with 52,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Center, 2.3 miles N.
- 52,066residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 26.0 km²
- 5,186 / sq mipopulation density
- 98166main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Burien
Burien ( BURE-ee-ən) is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound. As of the 2020 census, Burien's population was 52,066, which is a 56.3% increase since incorporation in 1993, making it the 25th most populous city in Washington. An annexation in 2010 increased the city's population significantly.
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Living in Burien
- Median household income
- $91,318
- Median home value
- $638,800
- Median rent
- $1,782/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Burien had 52,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,186 per sq mi (2,002 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burien at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 52,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.04 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4756° N, 122.3447° W |
| ZIP codes | 98166, 98146, 98148, 98158, 98168 |
| Official website | burienwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5308850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burien
- White Center2.3 mi N
- Normandy Park2.9 mi S
- Boulevard Park3.0 mi NE
- SeaTac3.1 mi SE
- Tukwila3.2 mi E
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway5.0 mi E
- Des Moines6.1 mi S
- Vashon6.8 mi SW
- Renton7.0 mi E
- Mercer Island8.1 mi NE
- Kent8.5 mi SE
- Southworth9.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burien
What county is Burien in?
Burien is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Burien, WA?
52,066 people lived in Burien at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burien, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98166. Other ZIP codes: 98146, 98148, 98158, 98168.
What is the elevation of Burien?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burien?
White Center (2.3 mi), Normandy Park (2.9 mi), Boulevard Park (3.0 mi), SeaTac (3.1 mi), Tukwila (3.2 mi).
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