Electrical repair · Redmond, Washington
Electrician for repairs and upgrades in Redmond, WA
Breaker keeps tripping, outlets dead, planning a panel upgrade or EV charger? 23% of Redmond's homes date from 1960–1979[1] and 5% from 2020 or later. Request a licensed electrician who works here. Redmond, in King County — ZIP 98052, counts 82,506 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Redmond at a glance for electrical
- Population (2025 est.)
- 82,506[2]+12.6% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[3]
- Homes built 1960–1979
- 23%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built before 1960
- 2%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2020 or later
- 5%[1]2020–2024
- Homes heated with electricity
- 59%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Lightning-damage reports within 10 mi
- 0[4]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 0[4]2016–2025
What the local data means for electrical in Redmond
Redmond is one of the fastest-growing Seattle-metro suburbs tracked here: 82,506 people (2025 estimate), up 12.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 16.6 square miles (4,972 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest), sits entirely in King County, in ZIP code 98052[3].
New construction arrives with 200-amp panels and room to grow; the older homes nearby are the ones where panels fill up, double-taps appear, and an EV charger triggers a load calculation.
98052 is the city's single ZIP code[5].
The closest tracked neighbours are Kirkland (4.3 mi W), Bellevue (5.9 mi S) and Sammamish (6.8 mi SE)[3].
23% of Redmond's housing was built in 1960–1979[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kirkland (37%), Bellevue (34%), and Sammamish (11%). That window includes roughly 1965–1973, when some homes got aluminum branch wiring[6].
59% of Redmond homes heat with electricity and 38% with gas[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover (Kirkland (49%), Bellevue (52%), and Sammamish (26%) nearby). All-electric panels carry the heaviest loads, so EV chargers here usually start with a load calculation.
No wind or lightning damage reports fall within 10 miles for 2016–2025[4].
5% of Redmond's housing is from 2020 or later[1] — new enough that builder warranties still apply to many electrical defects.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Redmond stands out for the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (36%)[1] and the 3rd-highest median home value ($1,167,800)[1].
Finding electrical help around Redmond
Requests go to Electrical repair contractors serving the Redmond area — ZIP code 98052.
Before you pick up the phone: when to call an electrician now
Whose wiring is it? Redmond homes by building type
63%[1] of Redmond's homes are attached or in multi-unit buildings (multi-unit buildings alone: 55%, the highest multi-unit share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover). In a condo or apartment the service entrance, meters and common-area wiring usually belong to the association or landlord, while work inside your unit is usually yours to arrange — check before you book.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 9,568 of 35,104 housing units[1].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 12,738 | 36.3% | ±652 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2,714 | 7.7% | ±412 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 316 | 0.9% | ±164 |
| 3–4 units | 2,642 | 7.5% | ±378 |
| 5–9 units | 2,555 | 7.3% | ±447 |
| 10–19 units | 2,071 | 5.9% | ±411 |
| 20–49 units | 2,160 | 6.2% | ±396 |
| 50 or more units | 9,568 | 27.3% | ±655 |
| Mobile home | 325 | 0.9% | ±135 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 15 | 0.0% | ±23 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The data underneath this Redmond page
| Measure | Redmond | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 2.5% | 10.8% | 8 pts lower |
| Median home value | $1,167,800 | $686,900 | 70% higher |
| Detached single-family | 36% | 51% | 14 pts lower |
| Owner-occupied | 43% | 55% | 12 pts lower |
| Built 1980–99 | 34% | 31% | 3 pts higher |
| Built 1960–79 | 23% | 25% | 1 pts lower |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,707 | 4.9% | ±405 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 7,766 | 22.1% | ±727 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,698 | 13.4% | ±460 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,872 | 13.9% | ±520 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 6,966 | 19.8% | ±636 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,641 | 16.1% | ±597 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,583 | 7.4% | ±378 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 248 | 0.7% | ±110 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 49 | 0.1% | ±67 |
| 1939 or earlier | 574 | 1.6% | ±291 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Redmond's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98052 | 90% | 73% |
Redmond electrical questions
Could my Redmond house have aluminum wiring?
Possibly, if built or rewired roughly 1965–1973[6]; 23% of Redmond homes date from 1960–1979[1].
Which Redmond ZIP codes are covered?
98052[5] — King County. Neighbouring suburbs with their own pages: Kirkland (4.3 mi), Bellevue (5.9 mi), and Sammamish (6.8 mi)[3].
My Redmond home is fairly new — could the wiring and panel still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Redmond's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- CPSC, Repairing Aluminum Wiring (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.