98109 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98109 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,251 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,408 |
| Per Capita Income: | $92,543 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,782 |
| Median Home Value: | $941,100 |
| Land Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.6306, -122.3456 |
Population Information (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,251 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,341 | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,910 | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 626 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 637 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 481 | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 568 | 1.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,036 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,571 | 42.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,399 | 16.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,949 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,075 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,109 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,346 | 4.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 721 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 733 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $941,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 2.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,241 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,782 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,897 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,885 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,354 | 21.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 15,543 | 78.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,903 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 179 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 287 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,497 | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,800 | 10.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,713 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,048 | 41.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,379 | 34.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,408 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $166,998 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $207,574 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $92,543 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,985 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,978 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 979 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,460 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,380 | 89.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,950 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 648 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,216 | 59.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,145 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8,702 | 27.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 380 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,611 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,364 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,093 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,061 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 178 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 845 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 734 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 378 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 687 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,072 | 5.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,433 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,775 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,409 | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,656 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,462 | 27.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,798 | 24.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 618 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,754 | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5,790 | 24.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 727 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,001 | 33.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 439 | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,238 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 282 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 5,216 | 21.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 586 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,979 | 8.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,439 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 7,220 | 30.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,773 | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,352 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 922 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 497 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,823 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,873 | 86.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,755 | 14.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,151 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,878 | 89.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,727 | 8.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,572 | 7.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 158 | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 461 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 794 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,283 | 10.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 437 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 194 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 630 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,688 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,820 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14,712 | 67.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 147 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 7,462 | 34.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,534 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,826 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 852 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 937 | 4.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,498 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 781 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 395 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,350 | 15.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 4,609 | 21.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 9,347 | 42.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,387 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,530 | 7.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 712 | 3.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 197 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,367 | 21.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 209 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,314 | 71.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 259 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 330 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 367 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,970 | 30.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,498 | 52.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,906 | 14.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 523 | 2.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 12 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 66 | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 828 | 19.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,360 | 31.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,035 | 46.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,007 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,241 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.49 | 2.38 |
Households (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,897 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,138 | 20.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 906 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 7,789 | 39.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,875 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,279 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,933 | 9.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,520 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,178 | 61.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,662 | 28.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,126 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,498 | 45.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,598 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 246 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 183 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 798 | 22.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 344 | 9.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,027 | 56.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,279 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,244 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,974 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,666 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 44 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,461 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,161 | 43.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,784 | 61.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,348 | 38.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,629 | 45.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,083 | 41.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4,671 | 37.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,636 | 13.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,260 | 72.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 445 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,991 | 2020.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,991 | 2020.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,991 | 2020.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,056 | 237.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 232 | 52.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 382 | 85.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 302 | 67.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,625 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,226 | 70.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,399 | 29.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,178 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,852 | 12.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,038 | 12.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 331 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,897 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,595 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
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