The ZIP Code 98112 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 81.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $95,857. The median age in the 98112 ZIP Code is 39.2 years, with 18.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $118,305. The current population estimate is 25,474.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98112 is $118,305, while the region's mean household income is $207,496. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $95,857. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98112 of $95,857 is approximately 146.32% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 64.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.6% of the population in 98112 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.2% of 98112 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 30.6% |
In ZIP Code 98112, 98.9% of the population graduated high school, while 81.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 38.0% 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 | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 43.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 38.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98112, 94.3% is one race, while 5.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 98112 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98112 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.0%), followed by Asian (8.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98112 in January 2025 comes in at $1,475,250. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $1,454,439 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $1,417,345 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98112, an estimated 43.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,475,250 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,473,086 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,470,158 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,466,008 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,459,379 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,454,439 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,453,876 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,454,219 |
| May 2024 | $1,450,511 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,438,817 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,425,741 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,417,345 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 43.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98112 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 98112 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.1% of the population in 98112 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 98112 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98112 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98112 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98112, 73.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98112 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 24.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 98112 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 28.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 98112, 89.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% 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 | 89.4% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98112 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 98112 | 7.75¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 5.95¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.67¢/kWh | 11.59¢/kWh | 6.61¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98112 | 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 |