98121 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98121 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,562 |
| Median Household Income: | $142,926 |
| Per Capita Income: | $114,845 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $799,600 |
| Land Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.6152, -122.3506 |
Population Information (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,562 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,773 | 57.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,789 | 42.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 145 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 64 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 60 | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 206 | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 967 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,829 | 47.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,905 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,999 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 853 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,190 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,780 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 446 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 118 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $799,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 2.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,280 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,689 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,815 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,535 | 25.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,154 | 74.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,120 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 215 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,221 | 6.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,704 | 8.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 633 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,483 | 39.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,565 | 39.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 78.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $142,926 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $163,578 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $210,452 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $114,845 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,134 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,581 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 553 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,145 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,324 | 91.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 596 | 3.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 640 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,314 | 50.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 959 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,914 | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 506 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,869 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,505 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,480 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,071 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 290 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 556 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 573 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,000 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 789 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 484 | 3.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 962 | 7.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 957 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,916 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,665 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,787 | 35.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,752 | 17.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 351 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,224 | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5,108 | 32.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 416 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,440 | 34.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 499 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 808 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 181 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,282 | 21.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 473 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,205 | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,063 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,038 | 32.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,764 | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 889 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 231 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 107 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,608 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,779 | 81.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,319 | 21.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 954 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,651 | 85.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,848 | 13.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,357 | 9.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 256 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,027 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 254 | 1.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 63 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 120 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 198 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14,828 | 95.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,165 | 33.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,840 | 24.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,926 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,535 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,099 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 217 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 163 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 127 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,432 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 5,075 | 32.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6,142 | 39.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,845 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 233 | 1.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 105 | 0.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 104 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,563 | 18.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,596 | 77.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 436 | 3.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,813 | 42.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,679 | 48.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,098 | 8.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 99 | 0.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 49 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 275 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,156 | 61.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,030 | 29.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,726 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,280 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.42 | 2.38 |
Households (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,689 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,730 | 27.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 181 | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,856 | 42.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,872 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 240 | 1.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,707 | 12.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,673 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,904 | 50.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,388 | 37.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 278 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 976 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,794 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,709 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 19 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 43 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 60 | 3.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 3.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,523 | 89.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,274 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 613 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,562 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,967 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,516 | 77.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 451 | 22.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,066 | 63.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,388 | 35.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,335 | 45.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,470 | 47.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,314 | 44.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 583 | 7.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,244 | 59.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 254 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,318 | 3274.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,318 | 3274.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,318 | 3274.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,015 | 399.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 238 | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 164 | 64.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 797 | 313.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 246 | 96.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,417 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,383 | 60.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,034 | 39.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 985 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,261 | 16.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,675 | 18.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,689 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,321 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
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