Newcastle
City in King County, Washington
Newcastle is a city in King County, Washington, with 13,017 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mercer Island, 3.6 miles NW.
- 13,017residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 2,935 / sq mipopulation density
- 98006main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Newcastle
Newcastle is an Eastside city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 13,017 at the 2020 census.
Although Newcastle was not incorporated until 1994, it has been an important settlement and town since the late 19th century and played a major role in the development of Seattle and the surrounding region. Newcastle was one of the region's first coal mining areas and its railroad link to Seattle was the first in King County. Timber also played a role in the early history of Newcastle. Coal delivered by rail from Newcastle's mines to Seattle fueled the growth of the Port of Seattle and attracted railroads, most notably the Great Northern Railway.
The Newcastle coal mine began producing coal by the 1870s. More than 13 million tons of coal had been extracted by the time the mine closed in 1963. The history of Newcastle's coal mining industry and the legacy of the mines' many Chinese laborers are memorialized in place names such as Coal Creek, Coal Creek Parkway, and the Coal Creek and China Creek golf courses.
Based on per capita income, Newcastle ranks 13th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. In CNN Money's 2011 rankings of best places to live in the United States, Newcastle was in the top 20, along with nearby Sammamish. It ranked 17th in Newsweek's 2009 rankings of best places to live in the United States.
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Living in Newcastle
- Median household income
- $160,278
- Median home value
- $1,205,600
- Median rent
- $2,369/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Newcastle had 13,017 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,017 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,935 per sq mi (1,133 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newcastle at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,017 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.44 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5353° N, 122.1670° W |
| ZIP codes | 98006, 98056 |
| Official website | newcastlewa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5348645 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newcastle
- Mercer Island3.6 mi NW
- Beaux Arts Village3.9 mi NW
- Renton4.1 mi S
- Bellevue4.3 mi N
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway4.4 mi SW
- Issaquah5.1 mi E
- East Renton Highlands5.6 mi SE
- Fairwood6.2 mi S
- Tukwila6.5 mi SW
- Clyde Hill7.0 mi N
- Boulevard Park7.1 mi W
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire7.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle
What county is Newcastle in?
Newcastle is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Newcastle, WA?
13,017 people lived in Newcastle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newcastle, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98006. Other ZIP codes: 98056.
What is the elevation of Newcastle?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newcastle?
Mercer Island (3.6 mi), Beaux Arts Village (3.9 mi), Renton (4.1 mi), Bellevue (4.3 mi), Bryn Mawr-Skyway (4.4 mi).
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