Enumclaw, WA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Enumclaw, WA is a small incorporated city located in King County in the state of Washington. Our data estimates 12,190 residents, places it at 47.202°N, 121.990°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Enumclaw, WA?

What is the population of Enumclaw, WA?

Enumclaw has an estimated population of 12,190. That makes it the 112th largest of the 609 places we list in Washington, and the 32nd largest of 61 places in King County. The typical place in Washington has about 2,224 residents, so Enumclaw is roughly 5.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Washington with a similar population include Minnehaha (12,353), Newcastle (12,292), Sedro-Woolley (12,072), Prairie Ridge (11,994), Maltby (11,972). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Enumclaw differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Enumclaw?

Enumclaw has about 2,357 people per square mile (910 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Washington, it is denser than about 79% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Enumclaw use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Enumclaw: 98022. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Enumclaw in?

Enumclaw is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Weiser, ID, about 316 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Enumclaw located in Washington?

Enumclaw lies in the central part of Washington, at 47.202° north latitude and 121.990° west longitude. The state capital, Olympia, is about 44 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is St. Helens, OR, roughly 101 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Enumclaw is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Kent, WA, 17 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Enumclaw, WA?

The closest listed place to Enumclaw is Buckley, WA, 3.1 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Enumclaw in?

Enumclaw is in King County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 53033. The county contains 61 places in our data, 40 of which have their own page here and 21 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Seattle (3,789,215), Bellevue (148,164), Kent (132,319), Renton (101,751), Federal Way (96,289). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Enumclaw from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Enumclaw is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 923 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,394 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Enumclaw?

No. In our data, Enumclaw in King County, Washington is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Enumclaw?

If you are weighing Enumclaw, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.