ZIP Code 98119 Demographics & Data

Seattle, WA (ZIP Code 98119) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 98119

The ZIP Code 98119 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 74.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $70,915. The median age in the 98119 ZIP Code is 33.5 years, with 14.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $96,768. The current population estimate is 26,322.

Population in 98119

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98119 is 26,322.

Seattle, WA

The 98119 ZIP Code is associated with Seattle, WA in King County.

Area Codes associated with 98119

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98119 include 206.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98119

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 5:57 pm
Sunrise in 98119 6:45 am
Sunrise in 98119 5:57 pm

Weather forecast for 98119

Today's forecast for 98119: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Current air quality in 98119

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98119 Good

Internet in 98119

An estimated 96.8% of households in ZIP Code 98119 have a computer, while about 92.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98119

In ZIP Code 98119, females make up an estimated 51.4% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 48.6%.

Health Insurance in 98119

Approximately 5.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98119 (Seattle, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98119

The median household income in ZIP Code 98119 is $96,768, while the region's mean household income is $143,190. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $70,915. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98119 of $70,915 is approximately 82.23% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 98119 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.3% of 98119 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.3%
$200,000 or more per year 21.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98119

In ZIP Code 98119, 98.4% of the population graduated high school, while 74.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 5.7% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98119

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 5.7%
Some college, no degree 13.7%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 43.1%
Graduate or professional degree 31.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98119, 93.3% is one race, while 6.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.1% of 98119 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98119 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.5%), followed by Asian (14.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98119. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98119

Industry Percent
White 83.5%
Black or African American 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 14.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 2.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98119

The median home value in ZIP Code 98119 in January 2025 comes in at $1,232,529. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $1,208,158 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $1,185,889 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98119, an estimated 31.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.

Home Values in 98119

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $1,232,529
Dec 2024 $1,227,146
Nov 2024 $1,222,665
Oct 2024 $1,218,172
Sep 2024 $1,212,634
Aug 2024 $1,208,158
Jul 2024 $1,209,541
Jun 2024 $1,212,586
May 2024 $1,212,946
Apr 2024 $1,204,787
Mar 2024 $1,193,165
Feb 2024 $1,185,889

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 98119. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 98119

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 31.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119

Residents of ZIP Code 98119 are younger than average. The median age of 33.5 years in ZIP Code 98119 is approximately 12.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.2% of the population in 98119 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 98119 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.4%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 2.8%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 10.2%
25 to 34 years 27.2%
35 to 44 years 14.0%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 5.6%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 6.5%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 1.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98119 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98119 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98119 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98119 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98119

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119. 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 98119

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98119

In 98119, 76.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98119 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 98119 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 98119. 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 98119

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 1.9%
Manufacturing 7.4%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 4.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 24.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 2.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98119

In ZIP Code 98119, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 98119

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.7%
Spanish 3.3%
Other Indo-European languages 4.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.5%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98119. 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 98119 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98119 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 0.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 37.33% 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 98119. This visualizes electricity rates in 98119 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98119

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98119 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

Solar Power in 98119

Month ZIP Code 98119 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.98 3 6.31
Mar 3.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.08 5.13 7.3
May 5.34 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.15 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.16 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.3 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.01 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.79 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 98119. This visualizes solar power levels in 98119 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.