Renton
City in King County, Washington
Renton is a city in King County, Washington, with 106,785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 2.4 miles NW.
- 106,785residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 23.5 sq miland area · 61.0 km²
- 4,536 / sq mipopulation density
- 98057main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Renton
Renton is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and an inner-ring suburb of Seattle. Situated 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Seattle, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar River. As of the 2020 census, the population of Renton was 106,785, up from 90,927 at the 2010 census. The city is currently the 6th most populous municipality in greater Seattle and the 8th most populous city in Washington.
After a long history as an important salmon fishing area for Native Americans, Renton was first settled by people of European descent in the 1860s. Its early economy was based on coal mining, clay production, and timber export. Today, Renton is best known as the final assembly point for the Boeing 737 family of commercial airplanes, but it is also home to a growing number of well-known manufacturing, technology, and healthcare organizations, including Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division, Paccar, Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health & Services, UW Medicine, and Wizards of the Coast.
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Living in Renton
- Median household income
- $100,432
- Median home value
- $672,600
- Median rent
- $1,998/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Renton had 106,785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 106,785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,536 per sq mi (1,751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Renton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 106,785 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.54 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.72 sq mi (4.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4795° N, 122.1949° W |
| ZIP codes | 98057, 98055, 98056, 98059, 98178 |
| Official website | rentonwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5357745 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Renton
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway2.4 mi NW
- Fairwood3.3 mi SE
- Tukwila3.8 mi W
- Newcastle4.1 mi N
- East Renton Highlands5.0 mi E
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire5.3 mi SE
- SeaTac5.4 mi SW
- Boulevard Park6.1 mi W
- Mercer Island6.1 mi N
- Kent6.2 mi S
- Burien7.0 mi W
- Beaux Arts Village7.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Renton
What county is Renton in?
Renton is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Renton, WA?
106,785 people lived in Renton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Renton, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98057. Other ZIP codes: 98055, 98056, 98059, 98178.
What is the elevation of Renton?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Renton?
Bryn Mawr-Skyway (2.4 mi), Fairwood (3.3 mi), Tukwila (3.8 mi), Newcastle (4.1 mi), East Renton Highlands (5.0 mi).
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