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ZIP Code 98125

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

37,081
2,653/sq mi
$99,868
Median income
$874,300
Median home value
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seattle pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,653
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 37,081 residents across 14.0 square miles, a density of 2,653 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,868 (10% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $67,288. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $874,300 for a typical home value (71% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,908 a month; 45.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98125 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 98125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98125.

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 98125, 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

37,081

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

2,653

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98125?

37.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 8.1%
Asian 15.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$99,868

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$67,288

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98125 ranks nationally

Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,868 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.2%

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

What does housing look like?

22,057

Total Housing Units

20,688

Occupied Units

1,369

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.4%
Renter 54.6%

$874,300

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,908

Median Rent

1974

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

356

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+256%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98125 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 275
2021 +9.1% 300
2022 +13.1% 339
2023 -2.2% 331
2024 +7.4% 356

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 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 98125, employing approximately 9,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $601,495,000.

1,009

Businesses

9,397

Employees

$601.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 210 20.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 134 13.3%
Retail trade 101 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 90 8.9%
Construction 83 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 76 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 71 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.3%
Finance and insurance 50 5.0%
Educational services 33 3.3%
Information 25 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.4%
Wholesale trade 23 2.3%
Manufacturing 17 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 98125 vs 98155 →

ZIP 98125 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 98125 ranks #6 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 98125 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 98125 ranks #8 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
98155 Seattle, WA 32,778 2.7 mi
98115 Seattle, WA 46,206 2.3 mi
98133 Seattle, WA 44,555 2.7 mi
98105 Seattle, WA 43,924 3.9 mi
98195 Seattle, WA 0 4.7 mi
98034 Kirkland, WA 40,407 3.8 mi
98043 Mountlake Terrace, WA 19,943 5.2 mi
98103 Seattle, WA 45,911 3.6 mi
98028 Kenmore, WA 20,419 3.5 mi
98112 Seattle, WA 21,077 5.7 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 98125 in? ▼
ZIP code 98125 (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 98125? ▼
ZIP code 98125 in Seattle, WA has a population of 37,081 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98125 is $99,868, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98125 is $874,300, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98125 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98125? ▼
ZIP code 98125 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 9,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98125 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Professional, scientific, and technical services (134), Retail trade (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98125 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 98125? ▼
In ZIP code 98125, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.2% 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 98125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98125 is 26.6 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 98125? ▼
In ZIP code 98125, approximately 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98125 is 9.8% 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.