Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98168
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,734
- 1,465/sq mi High-density area
- $88,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $548,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,465
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98168 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 98168 (Seattle, WA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.4 in 2023 to 344.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98168 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 33,734 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,465 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98168 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,083 (3% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,321. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $548,000 (7% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,821; 53.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98168 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 98168
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98168.
- Construction
Construction
161 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
78 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 98168, 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
33,734
Population
23.0
Area (sq mi)
1,465
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98168?
38.0
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
33.6%
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?
$88,083
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$39,321
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98168 ranks nationally
Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,083 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
13,111housing units
13,111
Total Housing Units
12,260
Occupied Units
851
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$548,000
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,821
Median Rent
1965
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98168 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 248 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 282 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 323 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 326 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 344 |
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 884 business establishments in ZIP 98168, employing approximately 16,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,287,031,000.
884
Businesses
16,934
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 161 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 2.0% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 98168 vs 98158 →
ZIP 98168 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
42,731 residents
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
34,584 residents
- 98168
Seattle (98168)
33,734 residents
- 98146
Seattle (98146)
25,922 residents
- 98178
Seattle (98178)
24,092 residents
- 98188
Seattle (98188)
23,111 residents
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
22,374 residents
- 98166
Seattle (98166)
20,301 residents
- 98057 10,613
Renton (98057)
10,613 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98168 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98168 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98166
Seattle (98166)
$114,969 median income
- 98118
Seattle (98118)
$113,762 median income
- 98146
Seattle (98146)
$102,520 median income
- 98178
Seattle (98178)
$99,505 median income
- 98108
Seattle (98108)
$95,780 median income
- 98168
Seattle (98168)
$88,083 median income
- 98148
Seattle (98148)
$87,342 median income
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
$86,239 median income
- 98188
Seattle (98188)
$76,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98168 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98158 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| 98108 | Seattle, WA | 22,374 | 3.7 mi |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA | 24,092 | 2.6 mi |
| 98146 | Seattle, WA | 25,922 | 2.7 mi |
| 98188 | Seattle, WA | 23,111 | 3.1 mi |
| 98148 | Seattle, WA | 10,010 | 3.3 mi |
| 98166 | Seattle, WA | 20,301 | 3.4 mi |
| 98118 | Seattle, WA | 42,731 | 4.0 mi |
| 98057 | Renton, WA | 10,613 | 4.0 mi |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA | 34,584 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98168, 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 (33,734 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 98168 in?
ZIP code 98168 (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 98168?
ZIP code 98168 in Seattle, WA has a population of 33,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98168?
The median household income in ZIP 98168 is $88,083, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98168?
The median home value in ZIP 98168 is $548,000, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98168?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98168 is White at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98168?
ZIP code 98168 has 884 business establishments employing approximately 16,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98168?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98168 are: Construction (161), Other services (except public administration) (95), Retail trade (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98168?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98168 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 98168?
In ZIP code 98168, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 98168?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98168 is 25.7 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 98168?
In ZIP code 98168, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98168?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98168 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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