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98178

Seattle, WA

Total Population

26,760

Median Household Income

$96,875

Median Home Value

$591,000

Median Rent

$1,702

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$96,875

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$591,000

101% above state median

Rent

$1,702

100% above state median

Median Age

39.8 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.

35.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$96,875

+28.9% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

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: 2.79 people

Total Households

9,523

Family Households

47.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

30.7%

#2 Industry

Education

27.4%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

12.8%

Total Employed Residents:8,382

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

9.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.3%

40 workers

Public Transit

11.4%

1,319 workers

Total Commuting Workers:11,546

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (11.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.3%

13,541 employed

Labor Force

14,580

982 unemployed

Median Age

39.8 years

Per Capita Income

$48,601

Poverty Rate

10.2%

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