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ZIP Code 98105

King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43,924
4,109/sq mi
$74,349
Median income
$1,312,100
Median home value
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seattle pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
4,109
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 43,924 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 4,109 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98105 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,349 (18% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $60,839. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,312,100 (157% above the state average) with median rent at $1,849 per month, and 31.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing King County, letting you compare 98105 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98105.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98105, Seattle, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,924

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

4,109

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98105?

24.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

21.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 23.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,349

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$60,839

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98105 ranks nationally

Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,349 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,251

Total Housing Units

18,756

Occupied Units

2,495

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.4%
Renter 68.6%

$1,312,100

Median Home Value

+157% vs state

$1,849

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98105 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 273
2021 +4.3% 285
2022 +8.0% 308
2023 +5.8% 325
2024 +2.9% 335

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,313 business establishments in ZIP 98105, employing approximately 21,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,841,516,000.

1,313

Businesses

21,275

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 254 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 205 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 167 12.7%
Retail trade 163 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 116 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 8.1%
Finance and insurance 48 3.7%
Information 45 3.4%
Construction 39 3.0%
Educational services 38 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.4%
Wholesale trade 25 1.9%
Manufacturing 14 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98105 vs 98115 →

ZIP 98105 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98105 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98105 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98115 Seattle, WA 46,206 1.7 mi
98112 Seattle, WA 21,077 1.9 mi
98195 Seattle, WA 0 1.4 mi
98122 Seattle, WA 31,454 3.4 mi
98102 Seattle, WA 20,756 2.4 mi
98125 Seattle, WA 37,081 3.9 mi
98103 Seattle, WA 45,911 2.9 mi
98039 Medina, WA 2,971 2.8 mi
98144 Seattle, WA 26,881 5.2 mi
98109 Seattle, WA 20,715 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in King County

98052 standard
Redmond, WA
Pop: 58,442
98023 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 47,510
98115 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 46,206
98103 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 45,911
98133 standard
Seattle, WA
Pop: 44,555
98003 standard
Federal Way, WA
Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

King County Seattle, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98105 in? ▼
ZIP code 98105 (Seattle) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98105? ▼
ZIP code 98105 in Seattle, WA has a population of 43,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98105 is $74,349, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98105 is $1,312,100, which is 372% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98105 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98105? ▼
ZIP code 98105 has 1,313 business establishments employing approximately 21,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98105 are: Accommodation and food services (254), Health care and social assistance (205), Professional, scientific, and technical services (167). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98105 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98105? ▼
In ZIP code 98105, 83.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98105? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98105 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98105? ▼
In ZIP code 98105, approximately 31.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98105 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.