98168 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98168 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,050 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,935 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,539 |
| Median Home Value: | $472,700 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4896, -122.3000 |
Population Information (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,050 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,206 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,844 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,066 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,024 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,270 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,120 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,738 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,648 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,337 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,850 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,208 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,048 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,170 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,130 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 441 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $472,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,630 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,539 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,726 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 813 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,807 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,919 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,832 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,270 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,847 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,321 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,669 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,577 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,477 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,671 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98168 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,935 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,792 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,196 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,304 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,082 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,202 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,060 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,348 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,277 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,344 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 113 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,510 | 44.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,049 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 298 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,949 | 19.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 544 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,587 | 13.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,113 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,263 | 17.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,851 | 25.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,213 | 17.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 153 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,450 | 7.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98168 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 554 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 493 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 698 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 848 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,426 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,192 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,659 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,611 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,208 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,037 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98168 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,708 | 64.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,485 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,365 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 319 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,561 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98168 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,553 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,922 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 614 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,002 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,493 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 519 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 730 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,228 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,363 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,996 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,146 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 462 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 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 (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,865 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,683 | 56.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,288 | 40.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,993 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98168 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,622 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,443 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,243 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 805 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 477 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,487 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98168 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,255 | 61.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 324 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 376 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 405 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 609 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 973 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,308 | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 289 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98168 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 704 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 765 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,030 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,102 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,040 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,959 | 21.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,200 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,991 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,721 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98168 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 481 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,330 | 17.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,161 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,915 | 28.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,039 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 613 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98168 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,216 | 33.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 129 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,214 | 56.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 949 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 143 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98168 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,098 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,359 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,917 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,352 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98168 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 700 | 10.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,088 | 45.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,740 | 40.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98168 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,269 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $798 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,630 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,726 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,285 | 41.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,132 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,831 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,204 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,080 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,567 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98168 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,225 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,033 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,442 | 42.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,936 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,329 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98168 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,557 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 291 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 647 | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,170 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,608 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,841 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,532 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,351 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,858 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,047 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 188 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,409 | 59.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,450 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98168 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,843 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,750 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,510 | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,046 | 22.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 454 | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98168 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,385 | 66.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 766 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,665 | 1522.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,665 | 1522.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,665 | 1522.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 761 | 99.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,476 | 192.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 257 | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,036 | 526.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 130 | 17.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98168 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,984 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,919 | 57.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,065 | 42.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,044 | 18.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,630 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,593 | 13.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,798 | 5.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98168 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,726 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,069 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
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