The ZIP Code 98109 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 76.0% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $79,951. The median age in the 98109 ZIP Code is 31.1 years, with 11.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $106,393. The current population estimate is 30,384.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98109 is $106,393, while the region's mean household income is $137,926. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $79,951. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98109 of $79,951 is approximately 105.45% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 1.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 81.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 98109 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.4% of 98109 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 | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 17.0% |
In ZIP Code 98109, 98.4% of the population graduated high school, while 76.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 34.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 5.8% 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 | 0.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 5.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 34.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98109, 93.4% is one race, while 6.6% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 98109 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98109 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.0%), followed by Asian (24.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 24.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98109 in January 2025 comes in at $1,257,725. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $1,236,683 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $1,207,811 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98109, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,257,725 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,255,002 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,250,356 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,245,427 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,239,447 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,236,683 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,238,401 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,240,476 |
| May 2024 | $1,239,196 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,230,073 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,217,003 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,207,811 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 12.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98109 are younger than average. The median age of 31.1 years in ZIP Code 98109 is approximately 18.37% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 41.8% of the population in 98109 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 98109 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 41.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98109 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98109 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98109, 81.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98109 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 98109 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 20.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 27.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 98109, 75.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.6% 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 | 75.6% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 9.9% |
| Other languages | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98109 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 98109 | 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 98109 | 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 |