Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98112
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,077
- 2,575/sq mi High-density area
- $171,572
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,549,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 81.8%
- 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 suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,575
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98112 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 98112 (Seattle, WA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.1 in 2023 to 324.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 21,077 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 2,575 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98112 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,572 (89% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $133,171. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,549,100 (203% above the average Washington ZIP), while 60.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,136.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98112 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 98112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98112.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 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 98112, 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
21,077
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
2,575
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98112?
40.4
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
11.0%
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?
$171,572
Median Household Income
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$133,171
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98112 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)
$171,572 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
11,513housing units
11,513
Total Housing Units
10,918
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,549,100
Median Home Value
+203% vs state ZIP avg
$2,136
Median Rent
1942
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98112 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 267 |
| 2021 | +2.5% | 274 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 299 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 304 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 325 |
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 697 business establishments in ZIP 98112, employing approximately 6,614 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,173,000.
697
Businesses
6,614
Employees
$420.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 131 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 3.7% |
| Information | 25 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 98112 vs 98122 →
ZIP 98112 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
- 98105
Seattle (98105)
43,924 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
- 98101 10,238
Seattle (98101)
10,238 residents
- 98039 2,971
Medina (98039)
2,971 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98112 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98112 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
- 98164
Seattle (98164)
$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
- 98101
Seattle (98101)
$128,882 median income
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
$114,925 median income
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
$106,886 median income
- 98144 $96,969
Seattle (98144)
$96,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98112 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98122 | Seattle, WA | 31,454 | 1.6 mi |
| 98105 | Seattle, WA | 43,924 | 1.9 mi |
| 98195 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 98102 | Seattle, WA | 20,756 | 1.6 mi |
| 98039 | Medina, WA | 2,971 | 2.3 mi |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 26,881 | 3.3 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 2.6 mi |
| 98115 | Seattle, WA | 46,206 | 3.5 mi |
| 98101 | Seattle, WA | 10,238 | 2.6 mi |
| 98164 | Seattle, WA | 141 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98112, 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 (21,077 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 98112 in?
ZIP code 98112 (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 98112?
ZIP code 98112 in Seattle, WA has a population of 21,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98112?
The median household income in ZIP 98112 is $171,572, which is 125% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98112?
The median home value in ZIP 98112 is $1,549,100, which is 457% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98112 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98112?
ZIP code 98112 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 6,614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98112 are: Health care and social assistance (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Accommodation and food services (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98112 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 98112?
In ZIP code 98112, 87.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.8% 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 98112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98112 is 23.9 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 98112?
In ZIP code 98112, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98112 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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