Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98199
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,686
- 1,815/sq mi High-density area
- $180,789
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,198,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,815
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98199 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 98199 (Seattle, WA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.1 in 2023 to 329.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98199 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, home to 19,686 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 1,815 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98199 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,789 (99% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,278. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,198,700 (134% above the average Washington ZIP), while 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,470.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, 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 98199 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 98199
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98199.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 49
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction 46
Construction
46 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 98199, 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
19,686
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
1,815
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98199?
39.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
13.7%
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?
$180,789
Median Household Income
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$104,278
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98199 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Seattle, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$180,789 Top 3% higher than 97% of 547 Washington 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
10,709housing units
10,709
Total Housing Units
10,052
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,198,700
Median Home Value
+134% vs state ZIP avg
$2,470
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98199 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 262 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 279 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 314 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 323 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 329 |
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 641 business establishments in ZIP 98199, employing approximately 4,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,311,000.
641
Businesses
4,960
Employees
$364.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 21.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 46 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.2% |
| Information | 19 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 98199 vs 98107 →
ZIP 98199 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
45,911 residents
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
31,365 residents
- 98116
Seattle (98116)
22,241 residents
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
21,147 residents
- 98119
Seattle (98119)
21,039 residents
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
20,756 residents
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
20,715 residents
- 98199
Seattle (98199)
19,686 residents
- 98121 12,628
Seattle (98121)
12,628 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98199 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98199 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
$182,984 median income
- 98199
Seattle (98199)
$180,789 median income
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
$152,019 median income
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
$142,662 median income
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
$133,663 median income
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
$131,154 median income
- 98101
Seattle (98101)
$128,882 median income
- 98116
Seattle (98116)
$126,151 median income
- 98119
Seattle (98119)
$123,551 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98199 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98107 | Seattle, WA | 21,147 | 1.6 mi |
| 98119 | Seattle, WA | 21,039 | 1.7 mi |
| 98117 | Seattle, WA | 31,365 | 2.7 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 3.0 mi |
| 98103 | Seattle, WA | 45,911 | 3.2 mi |
| 98116 | Seattle, WA | 22,241 | 5.4 mi |
| 98121 | Seattle, WA | 12,628 | 3.6 mi |
| 98102 | Seattle, WA | 20,756 | 3.9 mi |
| 98195 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| 98101 | Seattle, WA | 10,238 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98199, 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 (19,686 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 98199 in?
ZIP code 98199 (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 98199?
ZIP code 98199 in Seattle, WA has a population of 19,686 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98199?
The median household income in ZIP 98199 is $180,789, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98199?
The median home value in ZIP 98199 is $1,198,700, which is 331% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98199?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98199 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98199?
ZIP code 98199 has 641 business establishments employing approximately 4,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98199?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98199 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Real estate and rental and leasing (63), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98199?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98199 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 98199?
In ZIP code 98199, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.8% 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 98199?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98199 is 26.0 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 98199?
In ZIP code 98199, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98199?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98199 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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