98136 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98136 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,420 |
| Median Household Income: | $144,659 |
| Per Capita Income: | $81,591 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,373 |
| Median Home Value: | $857,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5366, -122.3925 |
Population Information (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,420 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,884 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,536 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 992 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 749 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 841 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 527 | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 343 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,971 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,596 | 20.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,544 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,063 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,258 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,545 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 745 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $857,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,992 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,373 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,922 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 451 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,186 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,736 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,968 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 94 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 318 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,406 | 10.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,206 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 833 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,076 | 43.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,035 | 21.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98136 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $144,659 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $175,739 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $178,791 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $81,591 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,071 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,641 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 430 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,694 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,098 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,043 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 470 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,215 | 81.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 281 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 673 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 557 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,694 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,195 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,659 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,227 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 361 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98136 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 128 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 240 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 279 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 146 | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 438 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 791 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 845 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,218 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,263 | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,574 | 32.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98136 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,050 | 47.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 363 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,093 | 10.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 356 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,414 | 32.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98136 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 665 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 949 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 186 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,461 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 813 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 430 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 688 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,087 | 19.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,709 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 886 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 329 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.5% | 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 (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,014 | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,699 | 84.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,294 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 372 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98136 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,784 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,600 | 20.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,567 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 155 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 372 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98136 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,781 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 421 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 80 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 342 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 312 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 382 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,055 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98136 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 838 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 522 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 635 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 736 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 428 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 691 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,091 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 674 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,758 | 32.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98136 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 388 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 885 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,930 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,500 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,321 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 349 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98136 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,902 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 38 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,483 | 44.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 347 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 106 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98136 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 456 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,281 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,960 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,225 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98136 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 30 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 70 | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 368 | 7.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,168 | 61.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,538 | 29.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98136 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,273 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,077 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,992 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,922 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,752 | 47.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,451 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,604 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,599 | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,843 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,833 | 23.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98136 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,494 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,840 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,836 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 98 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 637 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,081 | 27.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98136 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,963 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 221 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,314 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 410 | 13.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 940 | 31.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,531 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 669 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,386 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,390 | 8.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 33 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 850 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 507 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98136 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,858 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,402 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,800 | 74.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 554 | 23.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 406 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98136 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,506 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 218 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,914 | 878.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,914 | 878.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,914 | 878.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 424 | 194.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 87 | 39.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 592 | 271.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 183 | 83.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98136 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,428 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,504 | 88.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,924 | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 854 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 541 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 450 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98136 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,922 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,815 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
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