Des Moines
City in King County, Washington
Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, with 32,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Normandy Park, 3.3 miles NW.
- 32,888residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 5,128 / sq mipopulation density
- 98198ZIP code
About Des Moines
Des Moines ( də-MOYNZ) (Lushootseed: baqʷab) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 32,888 as of the 2020 census. The city is located on the east shore of Puget Sound, near the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is bordered by the suburbs of Federal Way to the south, Kent to the east, SeaTac to the northeast, Burien to the north, and Normandy Park to the northwest.
Des Moines is one of the few points along this shoreline where the topography facilitates access to the water, and a recreational marina operated by the city, with moorage, boat launching and pier fishing facilities, is located there. Saltwater State Park, located on a steep ravine between the Zenith and Woodmont neighborhoods, is the most used state park on Puget Sound. Near the border of Federal Way, the Redondo neighborhood has a boardwalk and aquarium.
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Living in Des Moines
- Median household income
- $92,483
- Median home value
- $597,000
- Median rent
- $1,799/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Des Moines had 32,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,128 per sq mi (1,980 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Des Moines at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3887° N, 122.3176° W |
| ZIP code | 98198 |
| Official website | desmoineswa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5317635 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Des Moines
- Normandy Park3.3 mi NW
- SeaTac3.9 mi N
- Lakeland North4.0 mi SE
- Kent4.9 mi E
- Federal Way5.4 mi S
- Burien6.1 mi N
- Tukwila6.4 mi N
- Vashon6.6 mi W
- Dash Point6.9 mi SW
- Auburn7.7 mi SE
- Lakeland South7.9 mi S
- Algona8.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines
What county is Des Moines in?
Des Moines is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Des Moines, WA?
32,888 people lived in Des Moines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Des Moines, WA?
The ZIP code of Des Moines is 98198.
What is the elevation of Des Moines?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Des Moines?
Normandy Park (3.3 mi), SeaTac (3.9 mi), Lakeland North (4.0 mi), Kent (4.9 mi), Federal Way (5.4 mi).
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