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ZIP Code 98177

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

19,030
1,297/sq mi
$169,918
Median income
$1,048,900
Median home value
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seattle pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,297
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98177 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98177 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, home to 19,030 residents across 14.7 square miles, a density of 1,297 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98177 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,918 (87% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $84,734. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $1,048,900 (105% above the state average) with median rent at $2,252 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing King County, letting you compare 98177 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 98177

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98177.

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 98177, 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

19,030

Population

14.7

Area (sq mi)

1,297

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98177?

45.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$169,918

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$84,734

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98177 ranks nationally

Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$169,918 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,304

Total Housing Units

8,134

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$1,048,900

Median Home Value

+105% vs state

$2,252

Median Rent

1960

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98177 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 258
2021 +10.8% 285
2022 +15.6% 330
2023 +1.0% 333
2024 +4.8% 349

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 98177, employing approximately 1,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,616,000.

415

Businesses

1,698

Employees

$107.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 22.9%
Construction 57 13.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 47 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 33 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.5%
Wholesale trade 21 5.1%
Retail trade 15 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 3.4%
Finance and insurance 12 2.9%
Educational services 11 2.6%
Information 9 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.0%

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 98177 vs 98133 →

ZIP 98177 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 98177 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 98177 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 98177 ranks #3 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
98133 Seattle, WA 44,555 1.2 mi
98020 Edmonds, WA 18,304 4.0 mi
98117 Seattle, WA 31,365 3.8 mi
98107 Seattle, WA 21,147 5.2 mi
98155 Seattle, WA 32,778 3.4 mi
98103 Seattle, WA 45,911 4.9 mi
98125 Seattle, WA 37,081 3.8 mi
98119 Seattle, WA 21,039 7.1 mi
98043 Mountlake Terrace, WA 19,943 4.5 mi
98199 Seattle, WA 19,686 6.4 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 98177 in? ▼
ZIP code 98177 (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 98177? ▼
ZIP code 98177 in Seattle, WA has a population of 19,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98177? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98177 is $169,918, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98177? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98177 is $1,048,900, which is 277% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98177? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98177 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98177? ▼
ZIP code 98177 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 1,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98177? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98177 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Construction (57), Real estate and rental and leasing (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98177? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98177 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 98177? ▼
In ZIP code 98177, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% 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 98177? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98177 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98177? ▼
In ZIP code 98177, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98177? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98177 is 7.8% 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.