98106 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98106 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 5.49 square miles and serves a population of 28,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206.
About ZIP code 98106
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $633,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($94,762) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,243
population
5.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98106 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98106
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98126 Seattle (1 mi)
98134 Seattle (1.8 mi)
98108 Seattle (1.9 mi)
98136 Seattle (2.1 mi)
98116 Seattle (3 mi)
98146 Seattle (3.3 mi)
98144 Seattle (3.8 mi)
98161 Seattle (3.9 mi)
98104 Seattle (3.9 mi)
98118 Seattle (4 mi)
98174 Seattle (4 mi)
98154 Seattle (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,243 |
| Population density | 5,144 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.5477 |
| Longitude | -122.3527 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 206 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,243
Population
5,144
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$94,762
Median household income
$50,946
Per capita income
$633,900
Median home value
$1,718
Median monthly rent
55.1%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,813
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
874
Under 5
897
633
5–9
650
643
10–14
659
576
15–19
591
791
20–24
811
3,198
25–34
3,280
2,230
35–44
2,287
1,787
45–54
1,833
866
55–59
888
751
60–64
771
944
65–74
969
366
75–84
376
282
85+
290
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,141 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 23,102 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,227 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.5%
Asian
14.5%
Black or African American
13.4%
Two or more races
12.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Other race
6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,269 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 4,528 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,170 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,987 | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,985 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 1,961 | 6.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 16.5% |
| Median income | $94,762 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
2.2%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
71.5%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $633,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,718 |
| Owner occupied | 55.1% |
| Renter occupied | 44.9% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 52.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 63.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,391 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,314 | 11.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,385 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,356 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,026 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,475 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 39.6% |
| Married | 40.6% | 36.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
18.4%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 551 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 203 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,261 | 41.6% |
| High school | 1,010 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,416 | 26.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
15.8%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
4.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.2% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 13.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
18.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,023 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,472 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 3,121 | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 830 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 1,466 | 5.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,245 | 78.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,867 | 77.4% |
| Born in different state | 11,441 | 40.5% |
| Foreign born | 378 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,998 | 21.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,750 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,492 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 1,841 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 760 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 748 | 2.6% |
| English | 367 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 232 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 121 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98106
What city is ZIP code 98106 in?
ZIP code 98106 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98106 in?
ZIP code 98106 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98106?
The median home value in ZIP code 98106 is $633,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98106?
ZIP code 98106 has an estimated population of 28,243 residents, with a density of 5,142 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98106?
The median household income in ZIP code 98106 is $94,762, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98106 in?
ZIP code 98106 observes the PST timezone.