Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98133
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,555
- 2,425/sq mi High-density area
- $93,662
- Median income Above-median income area
- $770,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.0%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,425
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98133 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 98133 (Seattle, WA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.6 in 2023 to 362.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98133 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 44,555 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 2,425 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98133 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,662 (3% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,200. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $770,300 (51% above the average Washington ZIP), with only 48.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,802.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98133 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 98133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98133.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
226 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
146 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 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 98133, 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
44,555
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
2,425
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98133?
39.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
22.8%
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?
$93,662
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$59,200
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98133 ranks nationally
Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$93,662 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
25,299housing units
25,299
Total Housing Units
23,701
Occupied Units
1,598
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$770,300
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,802
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98133 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 274 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 309 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 349 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 343 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 362 |
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 1,194 business establishments in ZIP 98133, employing approximately 15,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $912,210,000.
1,194
Businesses
15,774
Employees
$912.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 226 | 18.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 140 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 130 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 104 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.5% |
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 98133 vs 98177 →
ZIP 98133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
45,911 residents
- 98133
Seattle (98133)
44,555 residents
- 98125
Seattle (98125)
37,081 residents
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
35,921 residents
- 98155
Seattle (98155)
32,778 residents
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
31,365 residents
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
21,147 residents
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
20,715 residents
- 98043
Mountlake Terrace (98043)
19,943 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98133 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
$182,984 median income
- 98177
Seattle (98177)
$169,918 median income
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
$142,662 median income
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
$133,663 median income
- 98026
Edmonds (98026)
$133,638 median income
- 98155
Seattle (98155)
$131,540 median income
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
$131,154 median income
- 98020
Edmonds (98020)
$130,319 median income
- 98043
Mountlake Terrace (98043)
$107,687 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98133 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98177 | Seattle, WA | 19,030 | 1.2 mi |
| 98155 | Seattle, WA | 32,778 | 2.3 mi |
| 98103 | Seattle, WA | 45,911 | 4.6 mi |
| 98125 | Seattle, WA | 37,081 | 2.7 mi |
| 98020 | Edmonds, WA | 18,304 | 4.4 mi |
| 98043 | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 19,943 | 4.0 mi |
| 98117 | Seattle, WA | 31,365 | 4.0 mi |
| 98107 | Seattle, WA | 21,147 | 5.2 mi |
| 98026 | Edmonds, WA | 35,921 | 6.6 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98133, 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 (44,555 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 98133 in?
ZIP code 98133 (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 98133?
ZIP code 98133 in Seattle, WA has a population of 44,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98133?
The median household income in ZIP 98133 is $93,662, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98133?
The median home value in ZIP 98133 is $770,300, which is 177% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98133?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98133 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98133?
ZIP code 98133 has 1,194 business establishments employing approximately 15,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98133?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98133 are: Health care and social assistance (226), Accommodation and food services (146), Retail trade (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98133?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98133 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 98133?
In ZIP code 98133, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 98133?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98133 is 27.5 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 98133?
In ZIP code 98133, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98133?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98133 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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