Zip code 98108: Seattle, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98108
98108 is an urban zip code in Seattle, Washington (King County), covering 7.4 sq mi of land. About 25,529 people live here, or 3,449 per square mile. The median resident is 36.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $95,780 a year, 19% above the national median of $80,734. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $720,400, or 7.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,465 a month.
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.2 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; cleaning and personal care; and healthcare. 50% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.
How 98108 compares
- Diversity index74.598thU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.517th of 571 in WA
- Tech workers7.1%91stU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%77th of 570 in WA
- 90thU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%28th of 571 in WA
- Median home value$720,40088thU.S. $332,700 · WA $564,60087th of 536 in WA
- Work from home25.2%88thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%107th of 570 in WA
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.46966th of 560 in WA
- Poverty rate19.6%84thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%71st of 563 in WA
- Per capita income$49,78972ndU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744182nd of 570 in WA
- Population density3,449/sq mi71stU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi96th of 571 in WA
- Median earnings per worker$57,38071stU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959212th of 566 in WA
- Median household income$95,78068thU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141200th of 541 in WA
- 68thU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%140th of 571 in WA
- 62ndU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%259th of 570 in WA
- Average commute27.2 min58thU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min248th of 546 in WA
- 57thU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%207th of 570 in WA
- Median gross rent$1,46554thU.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760226th of 475 in WA
- Broadband access92.6%54thU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%285th of 563 in WA
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%192nd of 567 in WA
- Residents under 1822.4%53rdU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%222nd of 571 in WA
- 53rdU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%392nd of 570 in WA
- 47thU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%276th of 570 in WA
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%226th of 541 in WA
- Population25,52941stU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116135th of 571 in WA
- Housing vacancy5.5%38thU.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%358th of 563 in WA
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%410th of 571 in WA
- Median age36.934thU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3428th of 571 in WA
- Homeownership rate58.2%29thU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%463rd of 563 in WA
- Veterans3.1%16thU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%515th of 571 in WA
| Measure | 98108 | King | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity index | 74.5 | 65.6 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 17th of 571 | |
| Tech workers | 7.1% | 12.8% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 77th of 570 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 33.3% | 25.8% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 28th of 571 | |
| Median home value | $720,400 | $859,900 | $564,600 | $332,700 | 87th of 536 | |
| Work from home | 25.2% | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 107th of 570 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.492 | 0.483 | 0.469 | 0.483 | 66th of 560 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.6% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 71st of 563 | |
| Per capita income | $49,789 | $74,100 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 182nd of 570 | |
| Population density | 3,449/sq mi | 1,081/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 96th of 571 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,380 | $76,012 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 212th of 566 | |
| Median household income | $95,780 | $124,746 | $98,141 | $80,734 | 200th of 541 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 56.7% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 140th of 571 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 10% | 259th of 570 | |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 27.6 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 248th of 546 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 207th of 570 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 | $2,092 | $1,760 | $1,413 | 226th of 475 | |
| Broadband access | 92.6% | 95.1% | 93.6% | 91% | 285th of 563 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 192nd of 567 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.4% | 19.5% | 21.4% | 22% | 222nd of 571 | |
| Government workers | 14% | 11.7% | 16% | 14.5% | 392nd of 570 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 276th of 570 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50% | 46.8% | 49.9% | 51.1% | 226th of 541 | |
| Population | 25,529 | 2,287,171 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 135th of 571 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.5% | 6.2% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 358th of 563 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.8% | 14% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 410th of 571 | |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 428th of 571 | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.2% | 55.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 463rd of 563 | |
| Veterans | 3.1% | 4.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 515th of 571 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White27%
- Black20%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian36%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,016
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 65.9%
- Married couples
- 47.4%
- Living alone
- 23.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.1%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,544
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%
- Median year built
- 1969
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23%
- Home value to income
- 7.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98108 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $103,454 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,987 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,893 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,135 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,457 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.8%
- Households with broadband
- 92.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.8%
- No internet access
- 5.8%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 13.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- Center point
- 47.5351° N, 122.3059° W
- Land area
- 7.4 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Seattle83% of zip
- Tukwila10% of zip
- Boulevard Park (unincorporated)7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98108
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98118 | Seattle, WA | 1.8 mi | $113,762 |
| 98106 | Seattle, WA | 2.1 mi | $124,212 |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA | 3.2 mi | $88,083 |
| 98126 | Seattle, WA | 3.4 mi | $116,466 |
| 98134 | Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $68,214 |
| 98146 | Seattle, WA | 3.5 mi | $102,520 |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 3.6 mi | $96,969 |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA | 3.8 mi | $99,505 |
| 98040 | Mercer Island, WA | 4 mi | $219,069 |
| 98136 | Seattle, WA | 4 mi | $149,269 |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 4.7 mi | $61,460 |
| 98194 | Seattle, WA · PO box | 4.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 98108 elsewhere
Questions about 98108
What city is zip code 98108?
98108 is assigned to Seattle, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 98108 in?
98108 is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of 98108?
About 25,529 people live in 98108, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98108 in?
98108 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 98108?
The median household income in 98108 is $95,780.
What zip codes are near 98108?
The closest zip codes to 98108 are 98118, 98106, 98168, 98126, 98134.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98108, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.