98188 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98188 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,523 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,722 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,949 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,799 |
| Median Home Value: | $432,800 |
| Land Area: | 8.1 sq miles
20.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4466, -122.2721 |
Population Information (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,523 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,107 | 54.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,416 | 45.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,552 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,533 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,756 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,266 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,875 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,964 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,379 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,219 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,858 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,459 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,230 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,109 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 323 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $432,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,612 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,799 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,108 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 691 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,881 | 43.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,227 | 56.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,541 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,269 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,326 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,886 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,518 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,514 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,947 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,081 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98188 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,722 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,339 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,551 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,949 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,621 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,475 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,146 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,566 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,082 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,509 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 856 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,150 | 29.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,248 | 26.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,705 | 17.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1,248 | 4.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,974 | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,128 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,803 | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,379 | 19.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,840 | 14.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 224 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,306 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98188 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 420 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 532 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 957 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,212 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,014 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,640 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,395 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 979 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 735 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98188 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,493 | 61.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,646 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,636 | 10.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 646 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 480 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,221 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98188 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,035 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,506 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 315 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,698 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,339 | 15.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 215 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 771 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,391 | 15.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,167 | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,089 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 466 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 428 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,583 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,908 | 57.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,208 | 40.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,925 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98188 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,242 | 83.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,641 | 23.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,393 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 431 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 361 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,516 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98188 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,219 | 35.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 360 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 180 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 695 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,109 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,941 | 16.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,765 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 511 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98188 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 828 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 479 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 979 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,159 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,079 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,564 | 21.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,614 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 621 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 457 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98188 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 432 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,919 | 24.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,686 | 39.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,111 | 17.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,051 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 600 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98188 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,211 | 28.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,256 | 65.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 378 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98188 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,116 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,725 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,244 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,023 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98188 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 373 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 172 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 786 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,616 | 33.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,583 | 32.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 197 | 4.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98188 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,021 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $820 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,612 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,108 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,900 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,581 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,429 | 30.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,768 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,997 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,811 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98188 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,603 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,321 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,570 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 316 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,256 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,162 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98188 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,307 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 334 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 520 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,477 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,086 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,890 | 30.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,910 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,730 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,508 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,730 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 183 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,203 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,344 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98188 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,627 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,558 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,549 | 77.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 788 | 17.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 482 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 221 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,445 | 59.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 794 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,078 | 1395.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,078 | 1395.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,078 | 1395.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 322 | 40.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,990 | 502.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 566 | 71.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,553 | 321.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 12.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98188 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,971 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,274 | 51.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,697 | 48.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,506 | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,420 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,431 | 13.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4,340 | 16.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98188 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,108 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,654 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
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