The ZIP Code 98104 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 44.0% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $53,390. The median age in the 98104 ZIP Code is 39.6 years, with 23.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $53,407, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 14,522.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98104 is $53,407, while the region's mean household income is $89,598. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,390. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98104 of $53,390 is approximately 37.2% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.3% of the population in 98104 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.4% of 98104 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.1% |
In ZIP Code 98104, 83.9% of the population graduated high school, while 44.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.3% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98104, 92.7% is one race, while 7.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 98104 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98104 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (58.1%), followed by Asian (29.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.7% |
| Asian | 29.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 3.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98104, an estimated 38.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979 in this King County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 38.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98104 are older than average. The median age of 39.6 years in ZIP Code 98104 is approximately 3.94% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 96.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.6% of the population in 98104 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 98104 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 30.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98104 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98104 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98104, 56.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.7 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98104 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 98104 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 25.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 98104, 71.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 19.5% 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 | 71.6% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 19.5% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98104 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 98104 | 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 98104 | 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 |