98198 ZIP Code
Seattle, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98198 |
| City/Town: | Seattle |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,942 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,062 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,962 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,397 |
| Median Home Value: | $475,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.3913, -122.3150 |
Population Information (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,942 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,112 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,830 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,536 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,555 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,328 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,074 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,903 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,813 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,015 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,771 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,001 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,907 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,163 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,649 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,227 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $475,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,709 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,397 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,606 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 791 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,840 | 53.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,766 | 46.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,902 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,757 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,258 | 26.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,934 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,710 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,248 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,737 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98198 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,062 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,364 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,714 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,962 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,887 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,275 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,600 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,234 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,307 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,836 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,120 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,232 | 49.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,500 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 242 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,666 | 12.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 815 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,598 | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,889 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,974 | 17.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,351 | 21.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,964 | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 184 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,186 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98198 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 379 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 191 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 888 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 837 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,144 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,686 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,898 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,916 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,325 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,342 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98198 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,292 | 67.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,807 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,026 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 144 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,140 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98198 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,639 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,397 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 487 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,901 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,465 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 257 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 955 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,581 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,942 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,831 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,250 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 526 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,857 | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,731 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,430 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,811 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98198 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,774 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,052 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,464 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 543 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 681 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,932 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98198 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,665 | 49.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 487 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 288 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,050 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,663 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,553 | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,552 | 16.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 139 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98198 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 150 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 879 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,522 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 837 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,793 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,783 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,353 | 21.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,116 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 462 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 502 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98198 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 495 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,903 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,649 | 36.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,655 | 30.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,863 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 832 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98198 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,934 | 33.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 197 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,779 | 60.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 541 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98198 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,092 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,030 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,340 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,144 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98198 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 105 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 24 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 51 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 16 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 688 | 8.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,636 | 46.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,042 | 38.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 278 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98198 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,213 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $794 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,709 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,606 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,010 | 41.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,572 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,022 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,003 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,528 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,251 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98198 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,727 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,568 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,976 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,662 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,402 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98198 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,116 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 535 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 442 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,638 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,732 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,769 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,360 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,849 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,668 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,317 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 491 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,517 | 47.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,309 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98198 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,829 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,561 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,860 | 58.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,683 | 25.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 596 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,018 | 15.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98198 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,030 | 72.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,079 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,912 | 1011.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,912 | 1011.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,912 | 1011.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,324 | 122.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,608 | 149.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 327 | 30.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,994 | 370.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 174 | 16.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98198 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,406 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,417 | 61.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,989 | 38.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,182 | 17.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,387 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,178 | 8.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,242 | 6.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98198 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,606 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,030 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
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