Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98164
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 141
- 15,385/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- 92.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs a top-decile household income, in a densely urban, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15,385
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98164 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98164 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, home to just 141 residents across 0.0 square miles, a density of 15,385 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98164 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (175% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $192,568. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 92.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98164 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 98164
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98164.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Information
Information
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 98164, 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
141
Population
0.0
Area (sq mi)
15,385
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98164?
43.3
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
33.9%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+175% vs state ZIP avg
$192,568
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98164 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
170housing units
170
Total Housing Units
170
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,638
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 98164, employing approximately 2,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $513,322,000.
45
Businesses
2,891
Employees
$513.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 37.8% |
| Information | 8 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.9% |
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 98164 vs 98154 →
ZIP 98164 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
31,454 residents
- 98144
Seattle (98144)
26,881 residents
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
20,756 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 98164 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98164 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
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
$114,925 median income
- 98122
Seattle (98122)
$106,886 median income
- 98144 $96,969
Seattle (98144)
$96,969 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 98164 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98154 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| 98174 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 13,095 | 0.3 mi |
| 98101 | Seattle, WA | 10,238 | 0.4 mi |
| 98121 | Seattle, WA | 12,628 | 0.9 mi |
| 98134 | Seattle, WA | 644 | 2.0 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 1.9 mi |
| 98102 | Seattle, WA | 20,756 | 2.1 mi |
| 98122 | Seattle, WA | 31,454 | 1.9 mi |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 26,881 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98164, 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.
More ZIP Codes in King County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98164 in?
ZIP code 98164 (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 98164?
ZIP code 98164 in Seattle, WA has a population of 141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98164?
The median household income in ZIP 98164 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98164?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98164 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98164?
ZIP code 98164 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 2,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98164?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98164 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Information (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98164?
In ZIP code 98164, 92.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 92.0% 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 98164?
In ZIP code 98164, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98164?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98164 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 98164's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 98164 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Seattle, WA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.