98133 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98133 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 7.14 square miles and serves a population of 50,921 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206.
About ZIP code 98133
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $690,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
The gap between median ($85,059) 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 high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
50,921
population
7.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98133 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98133
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98133. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98177 Seattle (1.4 mi)
98155 Seattle (2.5 mi)
98125 Seattle (2.9 mi)
98117 Seattle (4 mi)
98043 Mountlake Terrace (4 mi)
98028 Kenmore (4.7 mi)
98103 Seattle (4.8 mi)
98020 Edmonds (4.8 mi)
98115 Seattle (5 mi)
98036 Lynnwood (5.3 mi)
98107 Seattle (5.5 mi)
98131 Seattle (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,921 |
| Population density | 7,132 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.7396 |
| Longitude | -122.3449 |
| 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 | 33.9% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
50,921
Population
7,132
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$85,059
Median household income
$52,308
Per capita income
$690,900
Median home value
$1,744
Median monthly rent
48.1%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
12,009
Housing units
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,282
Under 5
1,339
1,107
5–9
1,156
1,089
10–14
1,136
892
15–19
931
1,135
20–24
1,185
4,689
25–34
4,895
4,188
35–44
4,372
3,017
45–54
3,150
1,589
55–59
1,658
1,393
60–64
1,454
2,458
65–74
2,566
1,273
75–84
1,329
801
85+
837
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,231 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 42,690 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,264 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Asian
15%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black or African American
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,505 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 8,219 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 5,052 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,604 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,840 | 7% |
| Other race | 2,009 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 299 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 233 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
15.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.7% |
| Median income | $85,059 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
3.3%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
70.9%
$1M+
9.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $690,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,744 |
| Owner occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter occupied | 51.9% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 43.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 30.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 13.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.5% |
| Electricity | 61.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,660 | 38.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,919 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,303 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,596 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,885 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,572 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 32.0% |
| Married | 45.7% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
14.9%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 737 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,530 | 35.7% |
| High school | 1,508 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,623 | 36.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Professional & management
17.6%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Construction
4.3%
Information
3.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.0% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.6% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 14.5% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 16.9% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.9%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 14.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,299 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,300 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,782 | 12.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,137 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 573 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 2,614 | 5.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,035 | 76.7% |
| Born in same state | 37,930 | 74.5% |
| Born in different state | 21,374 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,105 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,886 | 23.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,888 | 58.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,053 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 5,985 | 11.8% |
| Polish | 2,466 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 1,362 | 2.7% |
| English | 542 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 358 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 292 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 177 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 161 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98133
What part of Seattle is ZIP code 98133?
ZIP code 98133 covers a portion of Seattle, Washington, within King County.
What county is ZIP code 98133 in?
ZIP code 98133 falls within King County, Washington.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98133?
48% 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 98133?
The median home value in ZIP code 98133 is $690,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 98133?
ZIP code 98133 has an estimated population of 50,921 residents, with a density of 7,137 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98133?
The median household income in ZIP code 98133 is $85,059, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98133 in?
ZIP code 98133 observes the PST timezone.