98178 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington
98178 is a ZIP code serving Seattle, Washington in King County with a population of approximately 26,760 residents. At $96,875, the median household income here runs above the Washington average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $591,000, well above the national average, with 66.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,702 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 17% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.6%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 36.3%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 40.7, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98057, 98168, 98056.
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ZIP 98178 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98178 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $96k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $591k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,702 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.3% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98057 – Renton
- 98168 – Seattle
- 98056 – Renton
- 98118 – Seattle
- 98188 – Seattle
- 98055 – Renton
- 98108 – Seattle
- 98158 – Seattle
- 98040 – Mercer Island
- 98148 – Seattle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98057 | RENTON | 12,774 | $68,293 |
| 98168 | SEATTLE | 35,050 | $77,935 |
| 98056 | RENTON | 36,116 | $102,196 |
| 98118 | SEATTLE | 48,874 | $106,930 |
| 98188 | SEATTLE | 27,523 | $77,722 |