98198 ZIP Code — Seattle, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98198 is located in Seattle, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 7.73 square miles and serves a population of 38,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 206/253.
About ZIP code 98198
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 $475,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
The gap between median ($76,062) 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 near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,942
population
7.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98198 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98198
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98198. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seattle | Acceptable |
| Seattle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98032 Kent (2.3 mi)
98148 Seattle (4.5 mi)
98158 Seattle (4.7 mi)
98188 Seattle (4.8 mi)
98166 Seattle (5.1 mi)
98003 Federal Way (5.2 mi)
98030 Kent (5.4 mi)
98001 Auburn (5.6 mi)
98031 Kent (5.7 mi)
98023 Federal Way (6.2 mi)
98002 Auburn (6.9 mi)
98070 Vashon (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,942 |
| Population density | 5,038 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.3823 |
| Longitude | -122.3107 |
| 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 | 32.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
38,942
Population
5,038
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$76,062
Median household income
$40,623
Per capita income
$475,100
Median home value
$1,709
Median monthly rent
53.7%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
8,631
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,245
Under 5
1,291
1,254
5–9
1,301
1,143
10–14
1,185
1,018
15–19
1,056
934
20–24
969
3,344
25–34
3,469
2,952
35–44
3,063
2,342
45–54
2,429
982
55–59
1,019
936
60–64
971
1,553
65–74
1,610
809
75–84
840
602
85+
625
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,570 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 30,372 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,039 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.9%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Other race
12.2%
Asian
10.2%
Black or African American
9.8%
Two or more races
8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,232 | 41.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,974 | 15.2% |
| Other race | 5,598 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 4,666 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,500 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,889 | 8.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 815 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $76,062 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
8.8%
$300k–$500k
46.4%
$500k–$1M
38.8%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,709 |
| Owner occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter occupied | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 49.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.8% |
| Electricity | 60.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,010 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,571 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,022 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,003 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,528 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,251 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.8% | 34.2% |
| Married | 44.4% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 535 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 442 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,638 | 44.8% |
| High school | 1,732 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,769 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Professional & management
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
13.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Other services
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 5.8% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
16.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,849 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.7% |
| Public insurance | 43.6% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,406 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 6,623 | 18.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,103 | 8.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,329 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 1,344 | 3.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,030 | 72.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,951 | 69.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,165 | 44.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,079 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,912 | 28.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,319 | 39.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,743 | 7% |
| Italian | 2,511 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 1,281 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 795 | 2% |
| Dutch | 328 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 256 | 0.7% |
| German | 55 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98198
What city is ZIP code 98198 in?
ZIP code 98198 is primarily assigned to Seattle, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98198 in?
ZIP code 98198 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98198?
The median home value in ZIP code 98198 is $475,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 98198?
ZIP code 98198 has an estimated population of 38,942 residents, with a density of 5,041 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98198?
The median household income in ZIP code 98198 is $76,062, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98198 in?
ZIP code 98198 observes the PST timezone.