Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, Washington
Aerial view of Mercer Island from the north
Aerial view of Mercer Island from the north
Official seal of Mercer Island, Washington
Interactive map of Mercer Island, Washington
Coordinates: 47°34′24″N 122°14′19″W / 47.57333°N 122.23861°W / 47.57333; -122.23861
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
IncorporatedJuly 5, 1960
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorDave Rosenbaum
 • City managerJessi Bond
Area
 • Total
12.90 sq mi (33.41 km2)
 • Land6.38 sq mi (16.53 km2)
 • Water6.52 sq mi (16.88 km2)
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
25,748
 • Estimate 
(2024)
25,302
 • Density3,880/sq mi (1,497/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
98040
Area code206
FIPS code53-45005
GNIS feature ID2411082
Websitemercerisland.gov
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Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on an island of the same name in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Mercer Island is in the Seattle metropolitan area, connected to the mainland on both sides by bridges carrying Interstate 90 and Link light rail, with the city of Seattle to the west and the city of Bellevue to the east.

The population was 25,748 at the 2020 census. Mercer Island is one of the 100 richest ZIP codes in the US, according to the IRS figures for adjusted gross income.