Seattle, WA · standard
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 High-density area
- $74,349
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,312,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98105 (Seattle, WA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.4 in 2023 to 334.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,839. The poverty rate is 23.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,312,100 (157% above the average Washington ZIP), with only 31.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,849.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98105 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
254 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
116 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 98105?
24.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
21.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,251housing units
21,251
Total Housing Units
18,756
Occupied Units
2,495
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,312,100
Median Home Value
+157% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
46,206 residents
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
45,911 residents
- 98105
Seattle (98105)
43,924 residents
- 98125
Seattle (98125)
37,081 residents
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
31,454 residents
- 98144
Seattle (98144)
26,881 residents
- 98112
Seattle (98112)
21,077 residents
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
20,756 residents
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
20,715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98105 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98039
Medina (98039)
$250,000 median income
- 98112
Seattle (98112)
$171,572 median income
- 98115
Seattle (98115)
$156,142 median income
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
$133,663 median income
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
$131,154 median income
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
$114,925 median income
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
$106,886 median income
- 98125 $99,868
Seattle (98125)
$99,868 median income
- 98144 $96,969
Seattle (98144)
$96,969 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98105, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (43,924 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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