ZIP Code 98116 Demographics & Data

Seattle, WA (ZIP Code 98116) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 98116

The ZIP Code 98116 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 66.9% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $70,526. The median age in the 98116 ZIP Code is 41.9 years, with 20.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $121,208, while an estimated 1% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 27,338.

Population in 98116

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98116 is 27,338.

Seattle, WA

The 98116 ZIP Code is associated with Seattle, WA in King County.

Area Codes associated with 98116

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98116 include 206.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98116

Sunrise: 7:46 am
Sunset: 4:18 pm
Sunrise in 98116 7:46 am
Sunrise in 98116 4:18 pm

Weather forecast for 98116

Forecast temporarily unavailable.

Current air quality in 98116

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98116 Good

Internet in 98116

An estimated 96.4% of households in ZIP Code 98116 have a computer, while about 94.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98116

In ZIP Code 98116, females make up an estimated 49.9% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 50.1%.

Health Insurance in 98116

Approximately 4.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98116 (Seattle, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98116

The median household income in ZIP Code 98116 is $121,208, while the region's mean household income is $146,749. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $70,526. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98116 of $70,526 is approximately 81.23% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 1.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 87.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 98116 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.9% of 98116 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98116

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 17.4%
$200,000 or more per year 22.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98116

In ZIP Code 98116, 97.8% of the population graduated high school, while 66.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.2% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98116

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.2%
Some college, no degree 15.5%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 39.8%
Graduate or professional degree 27.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98116

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98116, 92.1% is one race, while 7.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.3% of 98116 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98116 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.6%), followed by Asian (12.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98116

Industry Percent
White 90.6%
Black or African American 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 12.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.0%
Some other race 1.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98116

The median home value in ZIP Code 98116 in January 2025 comes in at $1,015,266. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $993,944 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $962,044 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98116, an estimated 24.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this King County region.

Home Values in 98116

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $1,015,266
Dec 2024 $1,011,524
Nov 2024 $1,007,841
Oct 2024 $1,003,445
Sep 2024 $998,194
Aug 2024 $993,944
Jul 2024 $992,310
Jun 2024 $991,102
May 2024 $988,228
Apr 2024 $980,327
Mar 2024 $970,118
Feb 2024 $962,044

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 98116

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 7.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 24.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98116

Residents of ZIP Code 98116 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 98116 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 98116 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 98116 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98116

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 2.6%
20 to 24 years 3.0%
25 to 34 years 17.2%
35 to 44 years 18.5%
45 to 54 years 14.1%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 10.4%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98116 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98116

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98116 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98116 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98116 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98116

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98116

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98116

In 98116, 72.0% 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 29.9 minutes. Approximately 23.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98116 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 21.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98116 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98116

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.0%
Information 2.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 23.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.5%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 2.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98116

In ZIP Code 98116, 91.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% 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 in 98116

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.6%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.0%
Other languages 0.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98116 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98116 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 36.72% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes electricity rates in 98116 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98116

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98116 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

Solar Power in 98116

Month ZIP Code 98116 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.05 3 6.31
Mar 3.83 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.3 5.13 7.3
May 5.31 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.31 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.35 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.27 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.13 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.75 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98116. This visualizes solar power levels in 98116 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.