The ZIP Code 98121 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 78.6% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $93,864. The median age in the 98121 ZIP Code is 33.8 years, with 13.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $115,323, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 19,494.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98121 is $115,323, while the region's mean household income is $140,491. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $93,864. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98121 of $93,864 is approximately 141.2% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 98121 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.3% of 98121 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 23.4% |
In ZIP Code 98121, 97.3% of the population graduated high school, while 78.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 36.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.3% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.1% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 36.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98121, 94.3% is one race, while 5.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.8% of 98121 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98121 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.7%), followed by Asian (28.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 28.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98121 in June 2022 comes in at $728,403. The June 2022 value is approximately 6% higher than the $688,417 median value in January 2022, and 22% higher than the $594,873 median value in July 2021. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98121, an estimated 27.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | $728,403 |
| May 2022 | $739,995 |
| Apr 2022 | $736,203 |
| Mar 2022 | $702,868 |
| Feb 2022 | $693,794 |
| Jan 2022 | $688,417 |
| Dec 2021 | $681,472 |
| Nov 2021 | $674,761 |
| Oct 2021 | $669,443 |
| Sep 2021 | $666,668 |
| Aug 2021 | $665,553 |
| Jul 2021 | $594,873 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 16.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 10.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98121 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 98121 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 96.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 40.1% of the population in 98121 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 98121 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 40.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98121 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98121 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98121, 78.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.4 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98121 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 98121 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 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 20.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 30.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.4% |
| Public administration | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 98121, 73.9% 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 10.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 12.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 | 73.9% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 10.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 12.3% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98121 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately equal to an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 37.48% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98121 | 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 98121 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.65 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.13 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.72 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.78 | 1.78 | 5.46 |