98116 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98116 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,871 |
| Median Household Income: | $129,924 |
| Per Capita Income: | $83,092 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,303 |
| Median Home Value: | $873,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5764, -122.3974 |
Population Information (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,871 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,776 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,095 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,649 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,161 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,067 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 719 | 2.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,254 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,782 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,410 | 19.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,035 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,670 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,017 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,430 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,204 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 473 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $873,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,973 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,303 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,172 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,131 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,186 | 54.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,986 | 45.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,021 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 268 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,820 | 8.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,318 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,532 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,428 | 38.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,555 | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $129,924 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $170,002 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $180,976 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $83,092 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,466 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,834 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 632 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,384 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,573 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,293 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 968 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,103 | 82.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 890 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,404 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 250 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,161 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 720 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,228 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 656 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 90 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 382 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98116 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 201 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 266 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 673 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 796 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,173 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,663 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,620 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,681 | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,873 | 29.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98116 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,135 | 42.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 935 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,370 | 14.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 401 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 615 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,133 | 30.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98116 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 702 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,069 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 398 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,956 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 825 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 592 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 929 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,799 | 28.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,234 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,086 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 546 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 666 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 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 (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,917 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,816 | 85.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,586 | 23.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 782 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98116 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,087 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,795 | 21.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,106 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 173 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 505 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 320 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98116 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,114 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,081 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 459 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 771 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 997 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,152 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,711 | 25.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98116 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,227 | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,371 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,250 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,012 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,309 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 919 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,478 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,415 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,258 | 22.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98116 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,112 | 7.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,404 | 23.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,150 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,474 | 24.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,723 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 440 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98116 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,700 | 35.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 169 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,178 | 54.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 788 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 130 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 163 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98116 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,126 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,217 | 47.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,351 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,478 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98116 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 84 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 44 | 0.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 594 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,259 | 59.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,131 | 29.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,392 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,074 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,973 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,172 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,774 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,280 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,860 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,085 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,960 | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,781 | 21.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98116 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,010 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,261 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,190 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 126 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,285 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,618 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98116 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,450 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 429 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,828 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 664 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,375 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,508 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,430 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,699 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,645 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 82 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,542 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,021 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98116 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,148 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,472 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,531 | 56.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,759 | 39.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,400 | 31.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 182 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,702 | 88.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 303 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,169 | 1045.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,169 | 1045.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,169 | 1045.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,284 | 423.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 242 | 79.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 292 | 96.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 34.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98116 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,222 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,188 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,034 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 437 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,678 | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 798 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 121 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98116 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,172 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,908 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
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