98168 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98168 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 8.76 square miles and serves a population of 35,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206/425/253.
About ZIP code 98168
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $472,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $77,935. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
35,050
population
8.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98168 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98168
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98178 Seattle (1.9 mi)
98158 Seattle (2.8 mi)
98188 Seattle (3 mi)
98148 Seattle (3.3 mi)
98146 Seattle (3.4 mi)
98057 Renton (3.6 mi)
98108 Seattle (3.7 mi)
98118 Seattle (3.8 mi)
98166 Seattle (4.3 mi)
98056 Renton (4.7 mi)
98106 Seattle (4.9 mi)
98055 Renton (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,050 |
| Population density | 4,001 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.4901 |
| Longitude | -122.2915 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 206/425/253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,050
Population
4,001
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$77,935
Median household income
$36,579
Per capita income
$472,700
Median home value
$1,630
Median monthly rent
53.5%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
7,620
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,073
Under 5
993
1,051
5–9
973
1,179
10–14
1,091
1,101
15–19
1,019
903
20–24
835
2,934
25–34
2,714
2,772
35–44
2,565
2,519
45–54
2,331
1,147
55–59
1,061
1,064
60–64
984
1,647
65–74
1,523
587
75–84
543
229
85+
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,498 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,552 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,741 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.5%
Asian
16.8%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Other race
11.1%
Black or African American
9.8%
Two or more races
7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,510 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 6,949 | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,263 | 15.2% |
| Other race | 4,587 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,049 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,113 | 7.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 544 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 298 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $77,935 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
10.3%
$300k–$500k
45.4%
$500k–$1M
40.3%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,630 |
| Owner occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter occupied | 46.5% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.1% |
| Electricity | 56.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 7.5% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,285 | 41.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,406 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,831 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,204 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,080 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,567 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 32.2% |
| Married | 42.3% | 42.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 291 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 647 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,170 | 41.9% |
| High school | 1,608 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,841 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Construction
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Other services
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 22.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 14.1% |
| Public transit | 7.8% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
25.3%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,351 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| No insurance | 11.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,984 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 7,238 | 21.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,012 | 9.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 632 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 2,711 | 8.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,385 | 66.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,619 | 64.5% |
| Born in different state | 14,471 | 41.3% |
| Foreign born | 766 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,665 | 33.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,342 | 54.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,208 | 6.3% |
| French | 2,196 | 6.3% |
| Polish | 947 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 624 | 1.8% |
| English | 332 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 168 | 0.5% |
| German | 150 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 81 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98168
What city is ZIP code 98168 in?
ZIP code 98168 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98168 in?
ZIP code 98168 falls within King County, Washington.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98168?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 98168 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98168?
15% of residents in ZIP code 98168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98168?
The median home value in ZIP code 98168 is $472,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 98168?
ZIP code 98168 has an estimated population of 35,050 residents, with a density of 4,003 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98168 in?
ZIP code 98168 observes the PST timezone.