Seattle, WA cityscape

98105

Seattle, WA

Total Population
50,302
Median Household Income
$75,214
Median Home Value
$1,253,600
Median Rent
$1,755

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,214
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$1,253,600
102.2% above state median
Rent
$1,755
100% above state median
Median Age
24.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Seattle, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 76.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 24.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

High remote work adoption with 24.1% working from home.

Poverty rate of 21.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,214
+0.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.34 people

Total Households
17,875
Family Households
31.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
40.0%
#2 Industry
Education
25.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
10.5%
Total Employed Residents:11,494

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
24.1%
4,757 workers
Public Transit
24.9%
4,903 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,730
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (24.1% work from home)
Good public transit usage (24.9% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.7%
26,638 employed
Labor Force
28,156
1,489 unemployed
Median Age
24.3 years
Per Capita Income
$58,469
Poverty Rate
21.5%

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