Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98108
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,374
- 1,154/sq mi High-density area
- $95,780
- Median income Above-median income area
- $720,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,154
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98108 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 98108 (Seattle, WA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 344.8 in 2023 to 351.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 22,374 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,154 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98108 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,780 (5% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,789. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $720,400 (41% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,465; 58.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98108 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 98108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98108.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
193 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
164 establishments
- Construction
Construction
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 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 98108, 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
22,374
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
1,154
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98108?
36.9
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
33.3%
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?
$95,780
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$49,789
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98108 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)
$95,780 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
9,544housing units
9,544
Total Housing Units
9,016
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$720,400
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,465
Median Rent
1969
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98108 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 284 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 314 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 353 |
| 2023 | -2.3% | 345 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 351 |
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 1,251 business establishments in ZIP 98108, employing approximately 29,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,360,546,000.
1,251
Businesses
29,689
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 193 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 164 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 144 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 73 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.0% |
| Information | 17 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 1.2% |
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 98108 vs 98106 →
ZIP 98108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
42,731 residents
- 98168
Seattle (98168)
33,734 residents
- 98144
Seattle (98144)
26,881 residents
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
22,873 residents
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
22,374 residents
- 98126
Seattle (98126)
20,698 residents
- 98136 14,770
Seattle (98136)
14,770 residents
- 98104 13,095
Seattle (98104)
13,095 residents
- 98134 644
Seattle (98134)
644 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98108 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98164
Seattle (98164)
$250,000 median income
- 98136
Seattle (98136)
$149,269 median income
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
$124,212 median income
- 98126
Seattle (98126)
$116,466 median income
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
$113,762 median income
- 98144 $96,969
Seattle (98144)
$96,969 median income
- 98108 $95,780
Seattle (98108)
$95,780 median income
- 98168 $88,083
Seattle (98168)
$88,083 median income
- 98134 $68,214
Seattle (98134)
$68,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98108 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98106 | Seattle, WA | 22,873 | 1.9 mi |
| 98118 | Seattle, WA | 42,731 | 2.1 mi |
| 98134 | Seattle, WA | 644 | 2.8 mi |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA | 33,734 | 3.7 mi |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 26,881 | 3.2 mi |
| 98126 | Seattle, WA | 20,698 | 2.9 mi |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 13,095 | 4.2 mi |
| 98136 | Seattle, WA | 14,770 | 3.6 mi |
| 98164 | Seattle, WA | 141 | 4.6 mi |
| 98174 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98108, 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 (22,374 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 98108 in?
ZIP code 98108 (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 98108?
ZIP code 98108 in Seattle, WA has a population of 22,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98108?
The median household income in ZIP 98108 is $95,780, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98108?
The median home value in ZIP 98108 is $720,400, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98108 is Asian at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98108?
ZIP code 98108 has 1,251 business establishments employing approximately 29,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98108 are: Wholesale trade (193), Manufacturing (164), Construction (144). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98108 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 98108?
In ZIP code 98108, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 98108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98108 is 27.2 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 98108?
In ZIP code 98108, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98108 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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