The ZIP Code 98108 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 32.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $33,269. The median age in the 98108 ZIP Code is 36.4 years, with 17.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $61,547, while about 16% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 23,639.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98108 is $61,547, while the region's mean household income is $90,304. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,269. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98108 of $33,269 is approximately 14.51% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 15.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately67.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 98108 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.3% of 98108 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 98108, 80.3% of the population graduated high school, while 32.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.0% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98108, 93.0% is one race, while 7.0% are two or more races. Approximately 10.6% of 98108 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98108 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Asian (38.5%), followed by White (34.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.1% |
| Asian | 38.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.3% |
| Some other race | 6.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98108 in January 2025 comes in at $692,742. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $680,262 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $669,839 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98108, an estimated 20.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $692,742 |
| Dec 2024 | $690,631 |
| Nov 2024 | $687,270 |
| Oct 2024 | $683,772 |
| Sep 2024 | $681,237 |
| Aug 2024 | $680,262 |
| Jul 2024 | $681,274 |
| Jun 2024 | $682,162 |
| May 2024 | $681,873 |
| Apr 2024 | $678,135 |
| Mar 2024 | $673,492 |
| Feb 2024 | $669,839 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98108 are younger than average. The median age of 36.4 years in ZIP Code 98108 is approximately 4.46% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 98108 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 98108 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98108 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98108 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98108, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.2 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98108 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 98108 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.5% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.8% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 98108, 55.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 28.0% of homes. Lastly, 8.7% 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 | 55.0% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 28.0% |
| Other languages | 8.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98108 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 98108 | 7.75¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 5.95¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98108 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.93 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.74 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.08 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.22 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.17 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |