Bothell, WA GIS Map
Bothell is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of about 49,898. 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
- 49,898
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7601, -122.2054
- ZIP codes (4)
- 98011, 98012, 98021, 98041
- Land area
- 13.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Bothell, WA
Bothell is a city in King and Snohomish counties in the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region. It had a population of 48,161 residents as of the 2020 census.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Bothell
GIS Data for Bothell, WA
The Bothell 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 Bothell 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.
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Bothell Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
49,610
Households
19,448
Median household income
$140,427
Median age
38.6 years
Median home value
$925,100
Median gross rent
$2,346/mo
Owner-occupied homes
65.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
Below poverty level
4.8%
Land area
13.6 sq mi
Population density
3,638 / sq mi
County
Bothell 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
33,505
April 2020 (estimates base)
48,154
July 2024 estimate
51,770
Change 2010-2020
+43.7%
Change 2020-2024
+7.5%
Photos of Bothell
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bothell
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bothell.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA Federal Building | 22201 23rd Dr SE, 98021 | Owned | 59,276 | — |
| Canyon Park East, Bldg D | 22215 26th Ave SE, 98021 | Leased | 30,470 | Aug 2031 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bothell
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 Bothell
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, Wa weather station, elevation 60 ft, 5.5 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 Bothell
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.
Bothell FAQ
What county is Bothell in?
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Bothell, Washington is located in King/Snohomish County.
What is the population of Bothell?
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Bothell has a population of about 49,898, making it the number 26 of the 53 Washington cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bothell?
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The elevation of Bothell is approximately 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bothell?
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ZIP codes for Bothell include 98011, 98012, 98021, 98041.
What time zone is Bothell in?
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Bothell is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Bothell from Olympia?
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Bothell is about 60 miles from Olympia, the capital of Washington, in a straight line.
How far is Bothell from Seattle?
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Bothell is about 12 miles from Seattle, the largest city in Washington listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bothell?
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Cities near Bothell include Kirkland, WA (5 miles); Shoreline, WA (6 miles); Lynnwood, WA (7 miles); Redmond, WA (7 miles); Edmonds, WA (9 miles).
Local notes for Bothell, WA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.