Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98106
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,873
- 1,604/sq mi High-density area
- $124,212
- Median income Above-median income area
- $706,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,604
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98106 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 98106 (Seattle, WA) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 364.9 in 2023 to 378.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 22,873 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 1,604 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,212 (37% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,546. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $706,600 (38% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,882; 58.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98106 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 98106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98106.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 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 98106, 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
22,873
Population
14.3
Area (sq mi)
1,604
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98106?
36.3
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
22.5%
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?
$124,212
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$61,546
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98106 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Seattle, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,212 Top 13% higher than 87% of 547 Washington 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
12,331housing units
12,331
Total Housing Units
11,791
Occupied Units
540
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$706,600
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,882
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
378
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+278%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98106 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +278% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 292 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 321 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 358 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 365 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 378 |
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 500 business establishments in ZIP 98106, employing approximately 6,209 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,091,000.
500
Businesses
6,209
Employees
$444.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 61 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 17 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
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 98106 vs 98126 →
ZIP 98106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98146
Seattle (98146)
25,922 residents
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
22,873 residents
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
22,374 residents
- 98116
Seattle (98116)
22,241 residents
- 98126
Seattle (98126)
20,698 residents
- 98136
Seattle (98136)
14,770 residents
- 98104
Seattle (98104)
13,095 residents
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
12,628 residents
- 98134 644
Seattle (98134)
644 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98106 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
$152,019 median income
- 98136
Seattle (98136)
$149,269 median income
- 98116
Seattle (98116)
$126,151 median income
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
$124,212 median income
- 98126
Seattle (98126)
$116,466 median income
- 98146
Seattle (98146)
$102,520 median income
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
$95,780 median income
- 98134
Seattle (98134)
$68,214 median income
- 98104
Seattle (98104)
$61,460 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98106 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98126 | Seattle, WA | 20,698 | 1.0 mi |
| 98136 | Seattle, WA | 14,770 | 1.7 mi |
| 98108 | Seattle, WA | 22,374 | 1.9 mi |
| 98146 | Seattle, WA | 25,922 | 3.0 mi |
| 98134 | Seattle, WA | 644 | 2.5 mi |
| 98116 | Seattle, WA | 22,241 | 2.8 mi |
| 98121 | Seattle, WA | 12,628 | 5.0 mi |
| 98174 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| 98154 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 13,095 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98106, 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 (22,873 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 98106 in?
ZIP code 98106 (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 98106?
ZIP code 98106 in Seattle, WA has a population of 22,873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98106?
The median household income in ZIP 98106 is $124,212, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98106?
The median home value in ZIP 98106 is $706,600, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98106 is White at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98106?
ZIP code 98106 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 6,209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98106 are: Construction (61), Health care and social assistance (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98106 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 278%. 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 98106?
In ZIP code 98106, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 98106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98106 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98106?
In ZIP code 98106, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98106 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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