98109 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington
98109 is a large ZIP code in Seattle, Washington, part of King County with a population of approximately 32,251 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $124,408, which is above the Washington average and well above the national figure. At $941,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 21.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $2,241 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 13% single-family (decreasing), 83% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is below the U.S. average. About 78.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 32.1, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98102, 98121, 98119.
ZIP Code 98109 Data
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ZIP 98109 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98109 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $124k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $941k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,241 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 78.1% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98102 – Seattle
- 98121 – Seattle
- 98119 – Seattle
- 98101 – Seattle
- 98154 – Seattle
- 98164 – Seattle
- 98174 – Seattle
- 98104 – Seattle
- 98195 – Seattle
- 98112 – Seattle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98102 | SEATTLE | 25,827 | $114,026 |
| 98121 | SEATTLE | 20,562 | $142,926 |
| 98119 | SEATTLE | 25,906 | $112,865 |
| 98101 | SEATTLE | 16,302 | $111,099 |
| 98154 | SEATTLE | Not provided | Not provided |