The ZIP Code 98102 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 77.6% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $76,661. The median age in the 98102 ZIP Code is 32.8 years, with 8.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $91,466. The current population estimate is 26,023.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98102 is $91,466, while the region's mean household income is $126,345. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $76,661. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98102 of $76,661 is approximately 97% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 98102 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 98102 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 14.8% |
In ZIP Code 98102, 98.6% of the population graduated high school, while 77.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 34.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.7% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.3% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 34.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98102, 92.0% is one race, while 8.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 98102 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98102 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.5%), followed by Asian (19.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 19.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98102 in January 2025 comes in at $1,175,616. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $1,161,043 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $1,159,853 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98102, an estimated 30.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,175,616 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,172,610 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,170,573 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,168,156 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,164,282 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,161,043 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,161,870 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,165,750 |
| May 2024 | $1,169,414 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,167,904 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,163,624 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,159,853 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98102 are younger than average. The median age of 32.8 years in ZIP Code 98102 is approximately 13.91% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 8.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 41.8% of the population in 98102 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 98102 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 41.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98102 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98102 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98102, 85.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 28.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98102 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 98102 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 28.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.2% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 98102, 84.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 | 84.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.5% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98102 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 38.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98102 | 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 98102 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.84 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.88 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.68 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.97 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.13 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.19 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.71 | 1.78 | 5.46 |