98178 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98178 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,760 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,875 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,691 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,996 |
| Median Home Value: | $591,000 |
| Land Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4988, -122.2451 |
Population Information (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,760 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,523 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,237 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,458 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,021 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,387 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,347 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,001 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,888 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,316 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,392 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,850 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,688 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,983 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 796 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 633 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $591,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,702 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,996 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,523 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 473 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,412 | 67.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,111 | 32.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,282 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,405 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,397 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,342 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,266 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,431 | 22.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,423 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,875 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $133,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,690 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,691 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,580 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,541 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 982 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,059 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,720 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,813 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 968 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,330 | 31.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,913 | 25.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 280 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,779 | 29.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 988 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,433 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,583 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,922 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,418 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 132 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 339 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98178 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 266 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 237 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 607 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 560 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 615 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,419 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,130 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,722 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,246 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,721 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98178 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,710 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,429 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,319 | 9.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,715 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98178 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 637 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,077 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 153 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,522 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,142 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 364 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 665 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,571 | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,278 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 993 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 777 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 332 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,791 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,287 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,508 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,912 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98178 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,903 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,806 | 29.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,076 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 435 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 429 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,459 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98178 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,379 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 176 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 142 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 878 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 831 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 91 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98178 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 630 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,069 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 872 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 557 | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,078 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,962 | 19.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,056 | 20.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 859 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98178 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 291 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,012 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,213 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,089 | 30.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,807 | 28.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 584 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98178 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,555 | 37.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 115 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,827 | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 882 | 9.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98178 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 869 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,791 | 29.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,328 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,535 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98178 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 120 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 61 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 436 | 6.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,524 | 23.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,612 | 56.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 554 | 8.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98178 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,611 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $862 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,702 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,523 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,555 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,271 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,903 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,600 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,401 | 35.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,218 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98178 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,918 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,039 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,316 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 403 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 937 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,992 | 27.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98178 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,112 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 389 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 476 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,445 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,069 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,733 | 28.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,071 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 918 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,703 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,018 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 191 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,592 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,235 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98178 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,537 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,849 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,074 | 72.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 538 | 18.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 318 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 237 | 8.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98178 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,589 | 69.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 631 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,171 | 1294.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,171 | 1294.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,171 | 1294.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 387 | 61.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,404 | 222.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 55 | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 701 | 111.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 303 | 48.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98178 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,995 | 63.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,307 | 36.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 842 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 693 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5,307 | 21.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,465 | 9.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98178 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,523 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,997 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
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