Tukwila
City in King County, Washington
Tukwila is a city in King County, Washington, with 21,798 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 2.1 miles NE.
- 21,798residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.8 km²
- 2,373 / sq mipopulation density
- 98168main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Tukwila
Tukwila ( tuk-WIL-ə) is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located immediately to the south of Seattle. The population was 21,798 at the 2020 census.
A large commercial center draws workers and consumers to the city daily; industry thrives with the confluence of rivers, freeways, railroads, and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
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Living in Tukwila
- Median household income
- $78,381
- Median home value
- $489,000
- Median rent
- $1,898/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Tukwila had 21,798 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,798 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,373 per sq mi (916 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tukwila at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,798 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.18 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4763° N, 122.2757° W |
| ZIP codes | 98168, 98158, 98178, 98188 |
| Official website | tukwilawa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5372625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tukwila
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway2.1 mi NE
- SeaTac2.5 mi SW
- Boulevard Park3.2 mi NW
- Burien3.2 mi W
- Renton3.8 mi E
- White Center4.1 mi NW
- Normandy Park4.4 mi SW
- Des Moines6.4 mi S
- Mercer Island6.4 mi N
- Newcastle6.5 mi NE
- Fairwood6.5 mi E
- Kent6.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tukwila
What county is Tukwila in?
Tukwila is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Tukwila, WA?
21,798 people lived in Tukwila at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tukwila, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98168. Other ZIP codes: 98158, 98178, 98188.
What is the elevation of Tukwila?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tukwila?
Bryn Mawr-Skyway (2.1 mi), SeaTac (2.5 mi), Boulevard Park (3.2 mi), Burien (3.2 mi), Renton (3.8 mi).
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