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.
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ZIP 98116 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98116 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $129k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $873k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,973 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 68.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98126 – Seattle
- 98134 – Seattle
- 98136 – Seattle
- 98106 – Seattle
- 98121 – Seattle
- 98104 – Seattle
- 98174 – Seattle
- 98154 – Seattle
- 98164 – Seattle
- 98101 – Seattle
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 |