98188 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington
Located in Seattle, Washington, ZIP code 98188 is a large ZIP code within King County with a population of approximately 27,523 residents. At $77,722, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $432,800 are well above the national average, with 41.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,612 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 36% single-family (decreasing), 52% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 9.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 26.5%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 36.8, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98158, 98148, 98057.
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ZIP 98188 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98188 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $432k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,612 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.5% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98158 – Seattle
- 98148 – Seattle
- 98057 – Renton
- 98168 – Seattle
- 98055 – Renton
- 98166 – Seattle
- 98178 – Seattle
- 98032 – Kent
- 98198 – Seattle
- 98031 – Kent
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98158 | SEATTLE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 98148 | SEATTLE | 10,652 | $81,431 |
| 98057 | RENTON | 12,774 | $68,293 |
| 98168 | SEATTLE | 35,050 | $77,935 |
| 98055 | RENTON | 24,429 | $90,525 |