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ZIP Code 98164

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

141
15,385/sq mi
$250,000+
Median income
92.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $192,568. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $2,638 monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 98164 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in King County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 98164?

43.3

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 20.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%

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

$192,568

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98164 ranks nationally

Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, with the Census top-code shown at $250,000+

$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 92.0%

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

What does housing look like?

170

Total Housing Units

170

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$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

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ZIP 98164 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 98164 ranks #9 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 98164 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 98164 ranks the highest 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
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

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98003 standard
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Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

King County Seattle, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.