98126 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington

Located in Seattle, Washington, ZIP code 98126 is a large ZIP code within King County with a population of approximately 21,102 residents. At $108,072, the median household income here runs above the Washington average and above the U.S. average. At $698,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 60.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,665, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing), 29% apartments (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 59.8%, well above the national average. The median age is 38.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98106, 98136, 98116.

ZIP Code 98126 Data

Population 21,102
Median Household Income $108,072
Median Home Value $698,800
Median Rent $1,665
Median Age 38.3
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.8%
County King County
State Washington

ZIP 98126 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98126WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population21k12k10k
Median Household Income$108k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$698k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,665$1,322$1,088
Median Age38.343.043.2
Unemployment Rate5.1%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate9.2%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher59.8%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98106 SEATTLE 28,243 $94,762
98136 SEATTLE 17,420 $144,659
98116 SEATTLE 27,871 $129,924
98134 SEATTLE 852 $65,139
98108 SEATTLE 23,762 $90,179