Hobart
Census-designated place in King County, Washington
Hobart is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in King County, Washington, with 6,767 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maple Valley, 3.4 miles SW.
- 6,767residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.7 km²
- 360 / sq mipopulation density
- 98038main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hobart
Hobart is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,767 at the 2020 census.
Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Hobart ranks 31st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. The Hobart area was first settled by loggers in 1879, and originally known as "Vine Maple Valley". The name was changed when deemed too long by the Post Office. The Hobart Post Office was first opened May 9, 1903 with William Sidebotham as first postmaster. A coal mine also operated in the area as late as 1947.
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Living in Hobart
- Median household income
- $160,536
- Median home value
- $950,300
- Median rent
- $2,726/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Hobart had 6,767 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,767 |
|---|---|
| Density | 360 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hobart at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,767 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.80 sq mi (48.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4118° N, 122.0053° W |
| ZIP codes | 98038, 98025 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5331495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hobart
- Maple Valley3.4 mi SW
- Mirrormont3.4 mi N
- Shadow Lake3.5 mi W
- Ravensdale3.6 mi S
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire4.8 mi NW
- Covington5.7 mi SW
- East Renton Highlands5.8 mi NW
- Fairwood6.9 mi W
- Black Diamond6.9 mi S
- Lake Morton-Berrydale7.1 mi SW
- Lake Holm9.3 mi SW
- Issaquah9.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hobart
What county is Hobart in?
Hobart is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Hobart, WA?
6,767 people lived in Hobart at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hobart, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98038. Other ZIP codes: 98025.
What is the elevation of Hobart?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hobart?
Maple Valley (3.4 mi), Mirrormont (3.4 mi), Shadow Lake (3.5 mi), Ravensdale (3.6 mi), Maple Heights-Lake Desire (4.8 mi).
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