98106 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 98106 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,243 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,762 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,845 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,948 |
| Median Home Value: | $633,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5440, -122.3499 |
Population Information (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,243 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,943 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,300 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,771 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,283 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,302 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,167 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,602 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,478 | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,517 | 16.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,620 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,754 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,522 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,913 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 742 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 572 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $633,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,718 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,948 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,446 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 502 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,311 | 55.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,135 | 44.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,118 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,038 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 889 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,887 | 18.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,949 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,202 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,760 | 27.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,393 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98106 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,762 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,095 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,133 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,845 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,996 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,354 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 584 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,510 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,184 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,119 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,038 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,269 | 47.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,170 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 158 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,528 | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 170 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,961 | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,987 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,985 | 10.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,846 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,739 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 101 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 954 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98106 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 308 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 382 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 747 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 594 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 955 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,685 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,290 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,014 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,578 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,893 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98106 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,541 | 52.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,594 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,096 | 12.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 297 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 367 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,173 | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98106 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 777 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,151 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 346 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,887 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,317 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 493 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,208 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,591 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,108 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,864 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 960 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 611 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,535 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,105 | 71.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,235 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,584 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98106 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,569 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,500 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,946 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 804 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 742 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,939 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98106 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,225 | 52.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,334 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 296 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 606 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 837 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 518 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,057 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 75 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98106 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,344 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,140 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,390 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,262 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 988 | 8.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 822 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,215 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,096 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,661 | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98106 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 363 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,855 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,042 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,980 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,161 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 547 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98106 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,396 | 29.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 135 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,247 | 63.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 420 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 122 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98106 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,332 | 11.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,976 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,332 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,806 | 15.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98106 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 136 | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,334 | 21.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,514 | 71.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 244 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98106 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,740 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $736 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,718 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,446 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,391 | 38.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,880 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,385 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,356 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,026 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,475 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98106 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,573 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,323 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,694 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 238 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,104 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,876 | 42.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98106 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,441 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 551 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 203 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,261 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,010 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,416 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,044 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,023 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,119 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,507 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,095 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,200 | 34.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98106 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,834 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,149 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,736 | 53.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,160 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,371 | 26.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 253 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98106 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,245 | 78.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 378 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,998 | 1586.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,998 | 1586.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,998 | 1586.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 404 | 106.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,178 | 311.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 65 | 17.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,331 | 352.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 24.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98106 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,472 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,346 | 73.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,126 | 26.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,871 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 638 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,058 | 11.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,559 | 5.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98106 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,446 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,046 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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