The ZIP Code 98199 is associated with the city of Seattle in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 70.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $72,265. The median age in the 98199 ZIP Code is 41.3 years, with 17.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $114,551. The current population estimate is 22,720.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98199 is $114,551, while the region's mean household income is $164,793. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $72,265. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98199 of $72,265 is approximately 85.7% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 4.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 57.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.0% of the population in 98199 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.9% of 98199 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 27.0% |
In ZIP Code 98199, 98.3% of the population graduated high school, while 70.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.7% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 30.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98199, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 98199 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98199 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.9%), followed by Asian (12.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98199 in January 2025 comes in at $1,285,511. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $1,258,977 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $1,225,492 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98199, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,285,511 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,282,412 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,277,444 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,270,929 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,263,688 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,258,977 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,259,353 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,260,150 |
| May 2024 | $1,257,686 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,247,412 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,234,097 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,225,492 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98199 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 98199 is approximately 8.4% 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 17.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 98199 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 98199 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98199 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98199 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98199, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.4% 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 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98199 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 98199 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 24.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 98199, 85.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 | 85.3% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98199 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98199 | 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 98199 | 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 |