98118 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98118 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,874 |
| Median Household Income: | $106,930 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,124 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,254 |
| Median Home Value: | $726,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5420, -122.2685 |
Population Information (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,874 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,340 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,534 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,140 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,627 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,548 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,325 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,603 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,118 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,842 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,138 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,176 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,618 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,021 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,597 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,121 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $726,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,796 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,254 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,022 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,232 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,422 | 57.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,600 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,631 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,471 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,536 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,284 | 17.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,499 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,319 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,994 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,528 | 21.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $106,930 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,942 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,439 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,124 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,443 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,330 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,096 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,534 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,425 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,994 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,893 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,391 | 39.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,924 | 20.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 391 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,935 | 24.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 271 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,605 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,357 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,780 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,436 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,733 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 364 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,302 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 860 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 711 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 909 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 791 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,014 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,269 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,931 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,341 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,143 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,053 | 22.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,505 | 45.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,341 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,760 | 17.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 295 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 721 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,805 | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 114 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,001 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,987 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,824 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,720 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 880 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,219 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,336 | 19.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,734 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,790 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,310 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,117 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 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 (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,559 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,297 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,020 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,979 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,416 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,057 | 22.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,147 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 917 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 701 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,554 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,270 | 63.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,327 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 283 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 707 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 598 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 788 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,246 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,132 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,306 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,368 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,147 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,335 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,405 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,694 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,692 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,118 | 21.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,052 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,109 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,089 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,295 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,933 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,776 | 9.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,543 | 41.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 224 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,293 | 51.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 691 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,923 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,770 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,242 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,087 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 11 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 79 | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,443 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,687 | 64.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,089 | 20.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,890 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $970 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,796 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,022 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,897 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,477 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,503 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,020 | 27.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,397 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,505 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,889 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,456 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,683 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 201 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,283 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,302 | 36.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,710 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 908 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 414 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,100 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,821 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,467 | 32.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,028 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,316 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,538 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,140 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,495 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,282 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,045 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,173 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,771 | 66.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,881 | 26.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,415 | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 521 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,916 | 73.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,815 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,958 | 713.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,958 | 713.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,958 | 713.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 548 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,023 | 166.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 253 | 13.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,477 | 81.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 275 | 15.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,734 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,976 | 65.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,758 | 34.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,228 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,030 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8,680 | 19.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,820 | 8.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,022 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,324 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
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