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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
$88,083
Median income
$548,000
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $39,321. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. Median home value sits at $548,000 (7% above the state average), median rent at $1,821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.8%.

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. To put 98168 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 98168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98168.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 98168?

38.0

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 38.3%
African American 10.3%
Asian 22.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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

$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

$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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,111

Total Housing Units

12,260

Occupied Units

851

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.8%
Renter 46.2%

$548,000

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 98168 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 98168 ranks #3 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 98168 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 98168 ranks #6 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 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

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98003 standard
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Pop: 44,151

Related Areas

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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.

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