98117 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98117 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,115 |
| Median Household Income: | $166,029 |
| Per Capita Income: | $88,413 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,527 |
| Median Home Value: | $957,700 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.6878, -122.3859 |
Population Information (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,115 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,306 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,809 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,193 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,855 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,262 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,438 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,458 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,448 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,701 | 18.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,489 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,237 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,237 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,289 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,161 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 347 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $957,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,076 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,527 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,913 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 614 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,412 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,501 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,909 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 315 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 156 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,021 | 7.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,508 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,442 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,953 | 40.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,514 | 31.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $166,029 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $210,670 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $215,863 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $88,413 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,639 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,968 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,905 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,658 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,764 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,523 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,167 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 519 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,529 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 408 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,375 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,528 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,506 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 760 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 673 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 304 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 194 | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 231 | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 889 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,560 | 10.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,327 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,079 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,980 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,162 | 41.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,725 | 41.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,025 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,228 | 10.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 706 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,163 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,663 | 31.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,065 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,229 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 308 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,337 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 770 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,164 | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,253 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,155 | 24.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,623 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,161 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,126 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 661 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.5% | 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 (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,256 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,719 | 87.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,105 | 19.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 681 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,909 | 86.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,219 | 21.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,669 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 442 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 355 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 719 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,553 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 607 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 429 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 406 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 432 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 798 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,238 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,730 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 806 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 442 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,042 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 877 | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,231 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,657 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,136 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,558 | 35.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 848 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,521 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,788 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,473 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,223 | 20.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 674 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,630 | 51.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,604 | 37.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,415 | 9.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 972 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,636 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,006 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,299 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 47 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 14 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 13 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 26 | 0.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 276 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,550 | 53.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4,480 | 43.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,414 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,055 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,076 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,913 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,153 | 54.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,827 | 25.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,910 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,128 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,533 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,403 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,771 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,028 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,766 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 110 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 814 | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,567 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,829 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 887 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 321 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,391 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,226 | 15.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,004 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,770 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,035 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,937 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,987 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,655 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,068 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,099 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,531 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,242 | 71.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,159 | 25.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 769 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 130 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,866 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 837 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,249 | 507.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,249 | 507.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,249 | 507.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,199 | 143.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 151 | 18.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 227 | 27.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 396 | 47.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 668 | 79.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,922 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,981 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,941 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 980 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,518 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,314 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 129 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,913 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,654 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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