98198 ZIP Code – Seattle, Washington
98198 is a ZIP code serving Seattle, Washington in King County with a population of approximately 38,942 residents. The median household income of $76,062 is near the Washington average and near the national average. At $475,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 54.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,709, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 53% single-family (increasing), 37% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 7.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 35.9, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98032, 98148, 98158.
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ZIP 98198 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98198 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $475k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,709 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.5% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98032 – Kent
- 98148 – Seattle
- 98158 – Seattle
- 98188 – Seattle
- 98166 – Seattle
- 98031 – Kent
- 98030 – Kent
- 98003 – Federal Way
- 98023 – Federal Way
- 98001 – Auburn
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98032 | KENT | 39,126 | $76,683 |
| 98148 | SEATTLE | 10,652 | $81,431 |
| 98158 | SEATTLE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 98188 | SEATTLE | 27,523 | $77,722 |
| 98166 | SEATTLE | 22,418 | $105,013 |