PlainZIP

Seattle, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98148

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

10,010
1,255/sq mi
$87,342
Median income
$607,900
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seattle pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,255
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98148 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, home to 10,010 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 1,255 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98148 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,342 (4% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,702. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $607,900 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,816 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98148 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 98148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98148.

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 98148, 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

10,010

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

1,255

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 98148?

36.4

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 12.6%
Asian 10.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%

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?

$87,342

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$45,702

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98148 ranks nationally

Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,342 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,469

Total Housing Units

3,954

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$607,900

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,816

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98148 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 240
2021 +14.5% 274
2022 +12.8% 310
2023 +5.5% 326
2024 +4.0% 339

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 369 business establishments in ZIP 98148, employing approximately 3,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,119,000.

369

Businesses

3,818

Employees

$227.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 47 12.7%
Transportation and warehousing 43 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 42 11.4%
Retail trade 39 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 9.8%
Construction 35 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.9%
Wholesale trade 14 3.8%
Manufacturing 13 3.5%
Finance and insurance 8 2.2%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Information 4 1.1%

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 98148 vs 98158 →

ZIP 98148 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 98148 ranks #0 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 98148 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 98148 ranks #7 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
98158 Seattle, WA 0 0.9 mi
98166 Seattle, WA 20,301 1.3 mi
98188 Seattle, WA 23,111 2.4 mi
98198 Seattle, WA 34,584 3.5 mi
98168 Seattle, WA 33,734 3.3 mi
98146 Seattle, WA 25,922 4.2 mi
98108 Seattle, WA 22,374 6.8 mi
98032 Kent, WA 33,853 4.7 mi
98055 Renton, WA 21,904 5.8 mi
98106 Seattle, WA 22,873 7.0 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 98148 in? ▼
ZIP code 98148 (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 98148? ▼
ZIP code 98148 in Seattle, WA has a population of 10,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98148 is $87,342, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98148 is $607,900, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98148 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98148? ▼
ZIP code 98148 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 3,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98148 are: Other services (except public administration) (47), Transportation and warehousing (43), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98148 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 98148? ▼
In ZIP code 98148, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 98148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98148 is 25.9 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 98148? ▼
In ZIP code 98148, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98148 is 11.5% 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.