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ZIP Code 98195

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

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Population
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 98195 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Seattle, King County, Washington. The area is home to 0 residents, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98195 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98195 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,895. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 15.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98195 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing King County, so you can benchmark 98195 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98195

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98195.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98195, Seattle, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

0

Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98195?

19.3

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 45.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 32.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$5,895

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5

Total Housing Units

5

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 98195, employing approximately 8,614 people with a combined annual payroll of $699,275,000.

38

Businesses

8,614

Employees

$699.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 44.7%
Manufacturing 5 13.2%
Information 3 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%

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 98195 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 98195 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 Code City Population Distance
98102 Seattle, WA 20,756 1.1 mi
98112 Seattle, WA 21,077 1.4 mi
98105 Seattle, WA 43,924 1.4 mi
98109 Seattle, WA 20,715 2.0 mi
98122 Seattle, WA 31,454 2.7 mi
98103 Seattle, WA 45,911 2.3 mi
98115 Seattle, WA 46,206 2.8 mi
98101 Seattle, WA 10,238 2.9 mi
98164 Seattle, WA 141 3.2 mi
98104 Seattle, WA 13,095 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98195 in?
ZIP code 98195 (Seattle) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98195?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98195 is White at 45.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98195?
ZIP code 98195 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 8,614 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98195?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98195 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Manufacturing (5), Information (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98195?
In ZIP code 98195, 38.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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