98126 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98126 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,102 |
| Median Household Income: | $108,072 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,815 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,435 |
| Median Home Value: | $698,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5519, -122.3737 |
Population Information (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,102 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,940 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,162 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,296 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,190 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,272 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 640 | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 610 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,832 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,293 | 20.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,053 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,136 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,089 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,675 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 665 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 351 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $698,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,665 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,435 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,555 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 880 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,832 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,723 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,094 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 417 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 243 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,927 | 12.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,393 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,331 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,942 | 36.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,841 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $108,072 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,511 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,996 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,815 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,395 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,782 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 603 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,752 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,291 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,798 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 693 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,399 | 63.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,742 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 135 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,330 | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 236 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,198 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,059 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,489 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 748 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 153 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 544 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98126 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 412 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 444 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 429 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 691 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,291 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 990 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,615 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,256 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,183 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98126 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,619 | 47.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 631 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,626 | 13.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 205 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 177 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,354 | 28.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98126 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 419 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 813 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 990 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 775 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 327 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,051 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,493 | 21.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,267 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,302 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 636 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 533 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,069 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,949 | 75.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,189 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 795 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98126 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,054 | 84.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,679 | 17.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,459 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 278 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 350 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 803 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98126 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,913 | 56.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 985 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 208 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 201 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 308 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 669 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,151 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98126 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,374 | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,511 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 873 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 612 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 491 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 351 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,200 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,770 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,202 | 21.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98126 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 791 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,775 | 17.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,992 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,522 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 993 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 362 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98126 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,685 | 38.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 107 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,045 | 52.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 495 | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 56 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98126 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 774 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,412 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,281 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,088 | 11.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98126 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 28 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 57 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 52 | 0.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 983 | 16.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,887 | 66.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 825 | 14.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,762 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $893 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,665 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,555 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,754 | 39.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,470 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,908 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,008 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,338 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,865 | 19.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98126 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,076 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,852 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,033 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 117 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 979 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,494 | 43.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98126 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,525 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 503 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 239 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,993 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 567 | 12.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,223 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,881 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 884 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,864 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,883 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,087 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 729 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98126 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,302 | 82.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,595 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,525 | 70.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,014 | 28.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 600 | 16.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,751 | 84.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 389 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,351 | 861.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,351 | 861.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,351 | 861.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 342 | 87.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 795 | 204.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 44 | 11.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 351 | 90.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 247 | 63.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98126 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,806 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,659 | 79.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,147 | 20.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 552 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 949 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,330 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,316 | 6.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98126 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,555 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,305 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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