The ZIP Code 98105 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 75.6% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $42,401. The median age in the 98105 ZIP Code is 23.2 years, with 9.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $62,582, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 50,434.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98105 is $62,582, while the region's mean household income is $118,967. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,401. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98105 of $42,401 is approximately 8.96% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 98105 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 5.6% of 98105 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 17.5% |
In ZIP Code 98105, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 75.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 38.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.9% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.2% |
| Associate's degree | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 36.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 38.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98105, 92.8% is one race, while 7.2% are two or more races. Approximately 5.4% of 98105 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98105 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.8%), followed by Asian (30.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98105 in January 2025 comes in at $1,243,690. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $1,222,810 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $1,196,412 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98105, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 4.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,243,690 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,238,569 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,234,600 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,230,260 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,225,853 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,222,810 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,224,200 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,224,391 |
| May 2024 | $1,221,679 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,212,463 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,202,730 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,196,412 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98105 are younger than average. The median age of 23.2 years in ZIP Code 98105 is approximately 39.11% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.4% of the population in 98105 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 18.0% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 98105 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 18.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 28.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98105 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98105 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98105, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% 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 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98105 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 98105 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 98105, 70.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 18.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% 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 | 70.6% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 18.4% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98105, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98105 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this King County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 66 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 38 |
| Checking or savings account | 29 |
| Debt collection | 22 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 16 |
| Other | 63 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 60 |
| Improper use of your report | 39 |
| Managing an account | 18 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 16 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 11 |
| Other | 90 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98105 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 4.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 40.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98105 | 7.75¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 5.95¢/kWh |
| Washington | 12.63¢/kWh | 11.52¢/kWh | 6.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98105 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.75 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.9 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.97 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 2.96 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.15 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |