98118 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98118 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 6.24 square miles and serves a population of 48,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206.
About ZIP code 98118
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $726,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
The gap between median ($106,930) 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
48,874
population
6.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98118 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98118
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98108 Seattle (2.1 mi)
98040 Mercer Island (2.3 mi)
98144 Seattle (3.1 mi)
98178 Seattle (3.2 mi)
98168 Seattle (3.8 mi)
98134 Seattle (3.8 mi)
98106 Seattle (4 mi)
98056 Renton (4.1 mi)
98126 Seattle (4.9 mi)
98104 Seattle (5 mi)
98161 Seattle (5 mi)
98122 Seattle (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,874 |
| Population density | 7,832 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.73 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.5420 |
| Longitude | -122.2676 |
| 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 | 30.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
48,874
Population
7,832
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$106,930
Median household income
$55,109
Per capita income
$726,800
Median home value
$1,796
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
11,654
Housing units
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,564
Under 5
1,576
1,308
5–9
1,319
1,269
10–14
1,279
1,158
15–19
1,167
1,296
20–24
1,307
4,541
25–34
4,577
3,407
35–44
3,435
3,555
45–54
3,583
1,582
55–59
1,594
1,304
60–64
1,314
2,002
65–74
2,019
795
75–84
802
558
85+
563
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,829 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 39,045 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,739 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.8%
Asian
22.7%
Black or African American
18.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Other race
4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,391 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 11,935 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 9,924 | 18.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,357 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,780 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 2,605 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 391 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 271 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
22.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 22.5% |
| Median income | $106,930 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.2%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
0.8%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
64.2%
$1M+
20.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $726,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,796 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.2% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 51.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,897 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,602 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,503 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,020 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,397 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,505 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Married | 48.7% | 42.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.0%
Graduate / professional
21.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 908 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 414 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,100 | 38.3% |
| High school | 1,821 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,467 | 32.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Professional & management
19.5%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Construction
3.7%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.1% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.3% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 18.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 22.0% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,316 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,734 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 7,994 | 17.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 849 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 4,964 | 10.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,916 | 73.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,101 | 69.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,517 | 37.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,815 | 3.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,958 | 26.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,000 | 61.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,783 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 3,460 | 7.1% |
| Polish | 1,351 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 940 | 1.9% |
| English | 337 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 332 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 234 | 0.5% |
| German | 205 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 181 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98118
What city is ZIP code 98118 in?
ZIP code 98118 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98118 in?
ZIP code 98118 falls within King County, Washington.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98118?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98118?
The median home value in ZIP code 98118 is $726,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98118?
The median household income in ZIP code 98118 is $106,930, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98118?
ZIP code 98118 has an estimated population of 48,874 residents, with a density of 7,831 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98118 in?
ZIP code 98118 observes the PST timezone.