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98188

Seattle, WA

Total Population
27,523
Median Household Income
$77,722
Median Home Value
$432,800
Median Rent
$1,612

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$77,722
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$432,800
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,612
100% above state median
Median Age
36.7 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.

25.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$77,722
+3.4% 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: 2.47 people

Total Households
11,108
Family Households
35.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
28.2%
#2 Industry
Education
18.1%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.7%
Total Employed Residents:8,491

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.6%
646 workers
Public Transit
11.8%
1,636 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,901
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (11.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
15,475 employed
Labor Force
16,621
1,146 unemployed
Median Age
36.7 years
Per Capita Income
$38,727
Poverty Rate
9.6%

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