The ZIP Code 98155 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 51.1% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $45,723. The median age in the 98155 ZIP Code is 40.9 years, with 20.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $94,054, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 35,041.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98155 is $94,054, while the region's mean household income is $114,497. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,723. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98155 of $45,723 is approximately 17.49% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 98155 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.8% of 98155 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.6% |
In ZIP Code 98155, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 51.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.3% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98155, 94.1% is one race, while 5.9% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 98155 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98155 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.4%), followed by Asian (17.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 3.5% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98155 in January 2025 comes in at $852,507. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $834,166 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $802,287 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98155, an estimated 21.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $852,507 |
| Dec 2024 | $850,142 |
| Nov 2024 | $846,323 |
| Oct 2024 | $841,492 |
| Sep 2024 | $837,417 |
| Aug 2024 | $834,166 |
| Jul 2024 | $832,149 |
| Jun 2024 | $828,549 |
| May 2024 | $823,357 |
| Apr 2024 | $815,073 |
| Mar 2024 | $807,317 |
| Feb 2024 | $802,287 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98155 are older than average. The median age of 40.9 years in ZIP Code 98155 is approximately 7.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 98155 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 98155 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98155 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98155 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98155, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.1 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98155 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 98155 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 98155, 75.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.1% of homes. Lastly, 3.4% 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 | 75.8% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 10.1% |
| Other languages | 3.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98155 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 41.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98155 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/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 98155 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.66 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.44 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.05 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 1.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |