98116 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington

ZIP code 98116 is a large ZIP code located in Seattle, Washington, within King County with a population of approximately 27,871 residents. The median household income is $129,924 — well above the Washington average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $873,900, well above the national average, with 49.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,973 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 48% single-family (decreasing), 46% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 4.7%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 68.9%, well above the national average. At 40.5, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98126, 98134, 98136.

ZIP Code 98116 Data

Population 27,871
Median Household Income $129,924
Median Home Value $873,900
Median Rent $1,973
Median Age 40.5
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.9%
County King County
State Washington

ZIP 98116 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98116WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population27k12k10k
Median Household Income$129k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$873k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,973$1,322$1,088
Median Age40.543.043.2
Unemployment Rate3.9%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate4.7%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher68.9%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98126 SEATTLE 21,102 $108,072
98134 SEATTLE 852 $65,139
98136 SEATTLE 17,420 $144,659
98106 SEATTLE 28,243 $94,762
98121 SEATTLE 20,562 $142,926