The ZIP Code 98101 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 61.5% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $79,796. The median age in the 98101 ZIP Code is 38.4 years, with 19.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $80,389, while about 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 13,492.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98101 is $80,389, while the region's mean household income is $116,277. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $79,796. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98101 of $79,796 is approximately 105.05% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 1.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 86.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 98101 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.6% of 98101 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.1% |
In ZIP Code 98101, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 61.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.2% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98101, 94.1% is one race, while 5.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 98101 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98101 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.5%), followed by Asian (23.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 23.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98101, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98101 are older than average. The median age of 38.4 years in ZIP Code 98101 is approximately 0.79% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 97.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 32.0% of the population in 98101 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 98101 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 32.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.2% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98101 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98101 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98101, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.9 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98101 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98101 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 17.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 26.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.8% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 98101, 76.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this King County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.4% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 11.0% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98101 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately equal to an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 37.48% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98101 | 7.75¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 5.95¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98101 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.65 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.13 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.72 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.78 | 1.78 | 5.46 |