98144 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98144 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,540 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,953 |
| Per Capita Income: | $61,094 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,609 |
| Median Home Value: | $857,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5856, -122.2920 |
Population Information (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,540 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,410 | 53.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,130 | 46.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,224 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,205 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,451 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,264 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,883 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,363 | 22.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,173 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,308 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,828 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,370 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,331 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,544 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 596 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $857,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,762 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,609 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,863 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 746 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,946 | 46.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,917 | 53.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,513 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,409 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,104 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,868 | 11.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,073 | 12.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,327 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,647 | 37.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,085 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,953 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,648 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,547 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $61,094 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,021 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,170 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 752 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,413 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,164 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,665 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,248 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 93 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,730 | 48.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,388 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 353 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,318 | 19.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 292 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,990 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,469 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,703 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,721 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,429 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 152 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,100 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98144 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 686 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 613 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 846 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 616 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,450 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,953 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,351 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,078 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,679 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,591 | 24.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98144 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,967 | 39.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,461 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,569 | 17.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 649 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,165 | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,031 | 24.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98144 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 602 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,217 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 291 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,756 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 772 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,594 | 7.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,000 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,469 | 22.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,086 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,593 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,120 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 624 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,295 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,851 | 73.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,308 | 28.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,841 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98144 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,391 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,310 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,914 | 12.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,167 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 742 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,797 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98144 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,658 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,895 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 596 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 940 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 665 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,115 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,702 | 23.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98144 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 193 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,520 | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,556 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,098 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 726 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 952 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,198 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 764 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 933 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,669 | 29.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98144 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,437 | 9.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,853 | 18.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,223 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,508 | 28.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,944 | 12.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 644 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98144 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,752 | 38.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 142 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,300 | 55.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 403 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 196 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98144 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,224 | 15.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,702 | 45.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,091 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,846 | 12.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98144 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 112 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 41 | 0.6% | 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: | 71 | 1.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 394 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,389 | 63.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,927 | 27.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,110 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $919 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,762 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,863 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,533 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,020 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,926 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,921 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,321 | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,789 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98144 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,508 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,579 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,252 | 40.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 140 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,412 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,743 | 30.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98144 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 301 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 155 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,243 | 38.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,085 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,061 | 35.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,738 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 663 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,136 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,885 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,497 | 38.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,291 | 59.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98144 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,454 | 81.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,864 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,125 | 70.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,631 | 27.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,250 | 21.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 108 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,489 | 75.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 965 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,051 | 834.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,051 | 834.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,051 | 834.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 493 | 51.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 960 | 99.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 76 | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,083 | 215.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 213 | 22.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98144 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,316 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,986 | 70.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,330 | 29.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,794 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 882 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,387 | 14.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,267 | 4.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98144 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,863 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,189 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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