Bellevue, WA GIS Map
Bellevue is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of about 151,854. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- King County
- Population
- 151,854
- Elevation
- 79 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.6101, -122.2015
- ZIP codes (7)
- 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98009 …
- Land area
- 33.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Bellevue, WA
Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, located across Lake Washington from Seattle. It is the third-largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area, and the fifth-largest city in Washington. It has variously been characterized as a satellite city, a suburb, a boomburb, or an edge city. The population was 151,854 at the 2020 census. The city's name is derived from the French term belle vue.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Bellevue
- Kirkland, WA5 mi
- Redmond, WA6 mi
- Seattle, WA6 mi
- Sammamish, WA8 mi
- Renton, WA9 mi
- Issaquah, WA10 mi
- Bothell, WA10 mi
- Burien, WA12 mi
Other Cities in King County
GIS Data for Bellevue, WA
The Bellevue map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Bellevue without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
Map tools
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Bellevue Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
151,847
Households
61,977
Median household income
$165,576
Median age
38.5 years
Median home value
$1,340,300
Median gross rent
$2,572/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
Below poverty level
7.2%
Land area
33.5 sq mi
Population density
4,537 / sq mi
County
Bellevue Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
122,363
April 2020 (estimates base)
151,868
July 2024 estimate
154,377
Change 2010-2020
+24.1%
Change 2020-2024
+1.7%
Photos of Bellevue
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bellevue
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bellevue.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Shores Vista | 12010 SE 32nd St, 98005 | Leased | 10,500 | Mar 2043 |
| Park 120 Building | 636 120th Ave NE, 98005 | Leased | 9,906 | Dec 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bellevue
General soil map unit at the city center: Everett-Alderwood
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 10.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 11%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Alderwood15%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Everett8%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Alderwood8%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Dystric Xerorthents7%
Entisols · Dystric Xerorthents
- Everett7%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Everett6%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Bellevue
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, Wa weather station, elevation 60 ft, 5.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 77°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 37°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 47 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 60 | 52 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 37 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 53 | 47 | 41 | 37 |
| Precip. in | 5.14 | 3.54 | 3.86 | 2.98 | 2.16 | 1.57 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 1.74 | 3.65 | 5.85 | 5.55 |
| Snow in | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Bellevue
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for King County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- AvalancheVery High
- LandslideRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Volcanic ActivityRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TsunamiRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Bellevue FAQ
What county is Bellevue in?
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Bellevue, Washington is located in King County.
What is the population of Bellevue?
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Bellevue has a population of about 151,854, making it the number 5 of the 53 Washington cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bellevue?
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The elevation of Bellevue is approximately 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bellevue?
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ZIP codes for Bellevue include 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98009, 98015.
What time zone is Bellevue in?
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Bellevue is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Bellevue from Olympia?
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Bellevue is about 51 miles from Olympia, the capital of Washington, in a straight line.
How far is Bellevue from Seattle?
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Bellevue is about 6 miles from Seattle, the largest city in Washington listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bellevue?
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Cities near Bellevue include Kirkland, WA (5 miles); Redmond, WA (6 miles); Seattle, WA (6 miles); Sammamish, WA (8 miles); Renton, WA (9 miles).
Local notes for Bellevue, WA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.