98146 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98146 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,088 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,051 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,116 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,820 |
| Median Home Value: | $595,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5001, -122.3612 |
Population Information (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,088 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,445 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,643 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,379 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,464 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,866 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,762 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,842 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,482 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,889 | 17.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,137 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,589 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,554 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,859 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 862 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 403 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $595,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,699 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,820 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,422 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 398 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,836 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,586 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,775 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,735 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,306 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,677 | 18.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,187 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,943 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,763 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,164 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,051 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $124,943 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,790 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,116 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,715 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,082 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 630 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,274 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,498 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,740 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 790 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,546 | 51.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,958 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 271 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,246 | 18.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,771 | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,239 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,450 | 15.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,506 | 19.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,391 | 15.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,010 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98146 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 209 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 368 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 572 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 971 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,411 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,321 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,342 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,216 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,690 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98146 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,167 | 60.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,127 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 992 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 39 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 205 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,091 | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98146 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 182 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,529 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,196 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,412 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 895 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 337 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 761 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,089 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,194 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,059 | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 834 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 379 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,250 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,013 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,686 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,601 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98146 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,676 | 83.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,613 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,494 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 319 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 278 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,229 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98146 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,540 | 69.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 307 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 145 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 341 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 904 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 461 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,036 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 86 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98146 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 74 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 989 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 479 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 828 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,320 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 637 | 5.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,792 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,197 | 20.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,469 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,035 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98146 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 358 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,030 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,203 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,587 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,173 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 469 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98146 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,252 | 40.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 81 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,110 | 49.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 848 | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 102 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98146 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 495 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,147 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,897 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,883 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98146 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 97 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 82 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 338 | 4.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,797 | 26.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,829 | 56.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 634 | 9.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,546 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $932 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,699 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,422 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,794 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,808 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,022 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,378 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,321 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,205 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98146 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,253 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,928 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,649 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,194 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,203 | 26.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98146 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,768 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 339 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 272 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,720 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,574 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,863 | 27.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,155 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,220 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,851 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,496 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 226 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,949 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,321 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98146 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,258 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,690 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,691 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 850 | 23.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 551 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 149 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,879 | 74.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 400 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,209 | 1802.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,209 | 1802.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,209 | 1802.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 472 | 118.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 650 | 162.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 70 | 17.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,635 | 658.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 107 | 26.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98146 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,709 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,788 | 66.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,921 | 33.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,118 | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 654 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,338 | 12.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 811 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98146 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,422 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,114 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
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