Washington · City Profile

Seattle, WA

ZIP codes
59
Population
988,217
Median income
$114,062
Median home value
$794,397

Seattle sits in King, Washington, and is covered by 59 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 988,217 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Seattle has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $794,397 and median asking rent runs around $1,869 per month. Median household income hovers around $114,062. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Seattle

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
98101 King 16,302 $111,099 $773,200
98102 King 25,827 $114,026 $1,042,000
98103 King 51,878 $122,656 $970,100
98104 King 15,052 $63,621 $712,900
98105 King 50,302 $75,214 $1,253,600
98106 King 28,243 $94,762 $633,900
98107 King 28,170 $131,559 $896,300
98108 King 23,762 $90,179 $676,000
98109 King 32,251 $124,408 $941,100
98111 King 0
98112 King 23,456 $153,204 $1,259,800
98113 King 0
98114 King 0
98115 King 54,457 $141,013 $985,000
98116 King 27,871 $129,924 $873,900
98117 King 36,115 $166,029 $957,700
98118 King 48,874 $106,930 $726,800
98119 King 25,906 $112,865 $953,100
98121 King 20,562 $142,926 $799,600
98122 King 41,268 $94,548 $938,000
98124 King 0
98125 King 43,993 $89,983 $809,000
98126 King 21,102 $108,072 $698,800
98127 King 0
98129 King 0
98131 King 0
98133 King 50,921 $85,059 $690,900
98134 King 852 $65,139 $413,500
98136 King 17,420 $144,659 $857,700
98138 King 0
98139 King 0
98141 King 0
98144 King 32,540 $97,953 $857,100
98145 King 0
98146 King 28,088 $101,051 $595,600
98148 King 10,652 $81,431 $508,800
98154 King 0
98155 King 35,550 $124,531 $712,200
98158 King 0
98160 King 0
98161 King 0
98164 King 239 $250,001 $704,900
98165 King 0
98166 King 22,418 $105,013 $732,600
98168 King 35,050 $77,935 $472,700
98170 King 0
98174 King 0
98175 King 0
98177 King 21,114 $153,542 $945,900
98178 King 26,760 $96,875 $591,000
98181 King 0
98185 King 0
98188 King 27,523 $77,722 $432,800
98190 King 0
98191 King 0
98194 King 0
98195 King 2,398
98198 King 38,942 $76,062 $475,100
98199 King 22,359 $168,132 $1,117,900

Thinking about relocating to Seattle?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $794,397, and median rent is $1,869. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.