Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98134
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 644
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,214
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98134 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98134 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, home to just 644 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98134 reports a modest median household income of $68,214 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,420. Economic pressure is pronounced: 46.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $345,800 (32% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,457; owner occupancy is 36.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98134 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 98134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98134.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 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 98134, 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
644
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98134?
34.6
Median Age
66.5%
Male
33.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$68,214
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$37,420
Per Capita Income
46.1%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98134 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)
$68,214 27th percentile higher than 27% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
209housing units
209
Total Housing Units
182
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
1.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,800
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,457
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 936 business establishments in ZIP 98134, employing approximately 39,386 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,107,558,000.
936
Businesses
39,386
Employees
$4.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 137 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 100 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 68 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 56 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 3.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 2.8% |
| Information | 25 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 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 98134 vs 98174 →
ZIP 98134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98144
Seattle (98144)
26,881 residents
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
22,873 residents
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
22,374 residents
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
20,715 residents
- 98104
Seattle (98104)
13,095 residents
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
12,628 residents
- 98101 10,238
Seattle (98101)
10,238 residents
- 98134 644
Seattle (98134)
644 residents
- 98164 141
Seattle (98164)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98134 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98134 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
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
$152,019 median income
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
$133,663 median income
- 98101
Seattle (98101)
$128,882 median income
- 98106
Seattle (98106)
$124,212 median income
- 98144 $96,969
Seattle (98144)
$96,969 median income
- 98108 $95,780
Seattle (98108)
$95,780 median income
- 98134 $68,214
Seattle (98134)
$68,214 median income
- 98104 $61,460
Seattle (98104)
$61,460 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98134 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98174 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 98154 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 13,095 | 1.7 mi |
| 98164 | Seattle, WA | 141 | 2.0 mi |
| 98101 | Seattle, WA | 10,238 | 2.3 mi |
| 98121 | Seattle, WA | 12,628 | 2.6 mi |
| 98106 | Seattle, WA | 22,873 | 2.5 mi |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 26,881 | 2.2 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 3.7 mi |
| 98108 | Seattle, WA | 22,374 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98134, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 98134 in?
ZIP code 98134 (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 98134?
ZIP code 98134 in Seattle, WA has a population of 644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98134?
The median household income in ZIP 98134 is $68,214, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98134?
The median home value in ZIP 98134 is $345,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98134 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98134?
ZIP code 98134 has 936 business establishments employing approximately 39,386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98134?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98134 are: Wholesale trade (137), Retail trade (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98134?
In ZIP code 98134, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98134?
In ZIP code 98134, approximately 36.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98134 is 46.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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