98134 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA

King County, Washington

ZIP code 98134 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206.

About ZIP code 98134

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $413,500. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $65,139. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

852

population

3.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98134 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98134

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seattle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98106 Seattle (1.8 mi) 98126 Seattle (2.1 mi) 98161 Seattle (2.1 mi) 98104 Seattle (2.2 mi) 98174 Seattle (2.3 mi) 98144 Seattle (2.3 mi) 98108 Seattle (2.4 mi) 98164 Seattle (2.4 mi) 98154 Seattle (2.4 mi) 98170 Seattle (2.5 mi) 98181 Seattle (2.5 mi) 98129 Seattle (2.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	852
Population density	257 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	3.32 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	47.5712
Longitude	-122.3378
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	26.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.3%	18.9%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

852

Population

257

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$65,139

Median household income

$29,668

Per capita income

$413,500

Median home value

$1,628

Median monthly rent

30.9%

Home ownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

16.3%

Unemployment

107

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

145

20–24

185

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	852	100.0%
65 and over	179	21.0%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.1%

Two or more races 19%

Asian 9.9%

Black or African American 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	502	57.1%
Two or more races	167	19%
Asian	87	9.9%
Black or African American	76	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.1%
Other race	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	24.4%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	25.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	30.8%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.3%	18.9%	10.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 47.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	47.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$65,139

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 67.5%

$500k–$1M 20.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$413,500
Median rent / month	$1,628
Owner occupied	30.9%
Renter occupied	69.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	35.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	39.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	21.9%
1 bedroom	53.4%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.1%
1 vehicle	67.9%
2 vehicles	8.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.7%
Electricity	73.1%
No fuel used	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8	3.2%
Cohabiting couple	29	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	127	51.0%
Female householder, no spouse	85	34.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	20.9%
Average household size	1.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	71.7%	70.8%
Married	10.9%	9.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	12.4%
Divorced	13.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 22.5%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	50	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 16.2%

Professional & management 14.6%

Construction 12.6%

Other services 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.8%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	21.1%
Walk	20.1%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 48.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 48.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.7%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.8%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	16.5%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	13.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	852	100.0%
Spanish	32	3.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	2.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	788	92.5%
Born in same state	764	89.7%
Born in different state	307	36.0%
Foreign born	24	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	64	7.5%
Not a US citizen	24	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	12.2%
French	51	6%
Polish	39	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	2.1%
Arab	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98134

What city is ZIP code 98134 in?

ZIP code 98134 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98134 in?

ZIP code 98134 falls within King County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98134?

49% of residents in ZIP code 98134 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 98134 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 98134 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98134?

The median home value in ZIP code 98134 is $413,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 98134?

ZIP code 98134 has an estimated population of 852 residents, with a density of 257 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98134 in?

ZIP code 98134 observes the PST timezone.