The ZIP Code 98122 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 67.1% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $60,400. The median age in the 98122 ZIP Code is 31.3 years, with 10.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $79,609. The current population estimate is 39,305.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98122 is $79,609, while the region's mean household income is $118,252. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $60,400. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98122 of $60,400 is approximately 55.21% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 7.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 26.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 98122 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.9% of 98122 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 17.3% |
In ZIP Code 98122, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 67.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.4% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 8.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 39.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98122, 92.7% is one race, while 7.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.1% of 98122 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98122 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.7%), followed by Asian (14.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.0% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98122 in January 2025 comes in at $934,732. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $927,970 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $915,371 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98122, an estimated 35.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $934,732 |
| Dec 2024 | $933,515 |
| Nov 2024 | $931,857 |
| Oct 2024 | $930,283 |
| Sep 2024 | $928,389 |
| Aug 2024 | $927,970 |
| Jul 2024 | $929,412 |
| Jun 2024 | $930,989 |
| May 2024 | $931,477 |
| Apr 2024 | $927,384 |
| Mar 2024 | $921,384 |
| Feb 2024 | $915,371 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 9.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 35.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98122 are younger than average. The median age of 31.3 years in ZIP Code 98122 is approximately 17.85% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 32.2% of the population in 98122 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 98122 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 32.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98122 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98122 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98122, 77.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98122 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 23.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98122 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.4% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 26.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 98122, 84.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.8% 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 | 84.8% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 2.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98122 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 2.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98122 | 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 98122 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.95 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.99 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.18 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.79 | 1.78 | 5.46 |