98146 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98146 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 4.62 square miles and serves a population of 28,088 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206/253.
About ZIP code 98146
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $595,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $101,051.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,088
population
4.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98146 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98146
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98136 Seattle (2.8 mi)
98106 Seattle (3.3 mi)
98168 Seattle (3.4 mi)
98126 Seattle (3.6 mi)
98166 Seattle (3.6 mi)
98108 Seattle (3.7 mi)
98148 Seattle (4.2 mi)
98158 Seattle (4.4 mi)
98134 Seattle (5 mi)
98178 Seattle (5.2 mi)
98118 Seattle (5.3 mi)
98188 Seattle (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,088 |
| Population density | 6,080 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.5003 |
| Longitude | -122.3633 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 206/253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,088
Population
6,080
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$101,051
Median household income
$47,291
Per capita income
$595,600
Median home value
$1,699
Median monthly rent
65.6%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
7,234
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
709
Under 5
670
753
5–9
711
960
10–14
906
906
15–19
856
947
20–24
895
1,791
25–34
1,691
2,515
35–44
2,374
2,128
45–54
2,009
817
55–59
772
799
60–64
755
1,470
65–74
1,389
443
75–84
419
207
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,930 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,158 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,124 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.7%
Asian
16.1%
Hispanic or Latino
13.7%
Other race
11.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,546 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 5,246 | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,450 | 13.7% |
| Other race | 3,771 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,239 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,958 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 271 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
16.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 16.2% |
| Median income | $101,051 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
4.9%
$300k–$500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
56.0%
$1M+
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $595,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,699 |
| Owner occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter occupied | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.8% |
| Electricity | 49.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 8.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,794 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,228 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,022 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,378 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,321 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,205 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 28.8% |
| Married | 46.1% | 46.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
18.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 339 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 272 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,720 | 40.2% |
| High school | 1,574 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,863 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Professional & management
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Construction
10.1%
Retail trade
9.4%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 24.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 14.5% |
| Public transit | 6.8% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,220 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,709 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 4,857 | 18.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,372 | 8.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 245 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,717 | 6.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,879 | 74.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,479 | 72.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,304 | 47.4% |
| Foreign born | 400 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,209 | 25.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,463 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,287 | 8.1% |
| French | 2,108 | 7.5% |
| Polish | 1,051 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 605 | 2.2% |
| English | 281 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 135 | 0.5% |
| German | 93 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 41 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98146
What city is ZIP code 98146 in?
ZIP code 98146 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98146 in?
ZIP code 98146 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98146?
The median home value in ZIP code 98146 is $595,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 98146?
ZIP code 98146 has an estimated population of 28,088 residents, with a density of 6,078 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98146?
The median household income in ZIP code 98146 is $101,051, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98146 in?
ZIP code 98146 observes the PST timezone.