98109 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98109, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98109 is a zip code in King County, Washington, which covers Seattle, with a total population of 29,376 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98109 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98109.

The estimated population of people living in 98109 is 29,376, with a median age of 32.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98109 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,376
 -5.27% +8.79%
2020
31,011
+2.06%
-
2019
30,384
+4.22%
-
2018
29,154
+7.97%
-
2017
27,002
 - -

Population of 98109 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98109 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.1%
70.1%
 -11.41%
Black/African American
3.3%
3.1%
 +6.45%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
4.3%
 +20.93%
Asian
24.1%
15.6%
 +54.49%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
6.3%
 -25.40%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98109 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98109 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98109 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98109 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.2 +3.87% 32.2 +3.87% 32.1 +3.55%
2020 31 -0.32% 31 -0.64% 31 0%
2019 31.1 -1.27% 31.2 -0.64% 31 -1.9%
2018 31.5 -1.56% 31.4 -1.26% 31.6 -1.86%
2017 32 - 31.8 - 32.2 -

The median age of the 98109 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98109 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 887 -23.04% 730 -12.66% 650 638
10 to 19 471 -1.96% 367 +29.57% 436 442
20 to 29 4,591 +21.2% 4,379 +9.38% 5,466 4,705
30 to 39 3,589 +12.13% 3,194 +13.54% 3,987 3,646
40 to 49 1,667 +8.58% 1,242 +22.1% 1,796 1,510
50 to 59 1,006 +28.35% 1,080 -1.64% 1,304 1,052
60 to 69 898 +13.64% 1,056 1.68% 993 1,047
70+ 850 +3.02% 995 -13.23% 855 849

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98109 zip code is $111,059.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98109.

  • Under 25
    $48,645.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,358.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,695.00
  • 65 and over
    $93,658.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98109 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98109, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98109 is currently $145,246.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.68% of households in 98109 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98109 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98109 is $90,930.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98109 by the total population of 98109.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98109 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98109 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    36.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98109 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98109 zip over the age of 16 is 27,606.

Of those people, a total of 82.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98109 is 79.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98109 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 396 70.70% 34.60%
20 to 24 years 2,463 91.70% 12.30%
25 to 29 years 7,708 94.10% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 4,778 91.30% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 4,692 91.50% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 2,904 85.00% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 921 86.60% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 1,147 52.90% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 1,360 25.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,237 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98109. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,826 79.20% 3.20%
Black or African American 958 83.40% 1.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 6,788 87.40% 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 33 90.90% 0.00%
Other 198 83.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,725 91.10% 16.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,461 93.50% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,067 78.50% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98109 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98109 is 21,848, with median earnings of $86,669.00.

Women in 98109 are earning approximately 70.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,848 $86,669.00
Male 11,774 $104,076.00
Female 10,074 $73,718.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98109 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,369 $109,475.00
Business and Financial 1,902 $96,557.00
Computer and Mathematical 5,723 $128,196.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,095 $102,072.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 493 $76,406.00
Community and Social Service 197 $48,693.00
Legal 264 $144,902.00
Educational and Library 825 $52,869.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 905 $83,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,043 $71,513.00
Healthcare Support 125 $32,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 171 $31,328.00
Law Enforcement 50 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 702 $28,026.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $24,038.00
Personal Care and Service 357 $38,844.00
Sales 1,686 $85,184.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,674 $51,822.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 182 $54,015.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $105,625.00
Production 426 $103,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $22,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98109 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98109.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,623 $114,694.00 1,746 $92,278.00
Business and Financial 707 $103,862.00 1,195 $91,576.00
Computer and Mathematical 4,167 $155,224.00 1,556 $101,604.00
Architecture and Engineering 738 $101,704.00 357 $106,307.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 327 $79,087.00 166 $66,466.00
Community and Social Service 71 $34,879.00 126 $48,864.00
Legal 62 $250,001.00 202 $144,020.00
Educational and Library 209 $37,225.00 616 $57,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 390 $56,541.00 515 $94,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 364 $88,278.00 679 $67,882.00
Healthcare Support 48 $0.00 77 $30,815.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $18,912.00 64 $71,176.00
Law Enforcement 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 335 $36,629.00 367 $11,940.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $24,038.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 338 $38,250.00
Sales 1,091 $87,114.00 595 $61,385.00
Office and Administrative Support 581 $63,760.00 1,093 $44,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 182 $54,015.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $105,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 171 $61,813.00 255 $117,723.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $19,179.00 48 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 18,072 households in 98109, with an average household size of 1.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,346 families living in the 98109 zip code with an average family size of 2.42 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98109:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,738 143 465 13,726
Average Household Size 2.49 2.97 2.34 1.29
Total Families 3,738 143 465 0
Average Household Size 2.44 2.35 2.26 0

Poverty

Of the 4,346 families living in 98109, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98109:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,291 housing units in 98109.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,072 89.06%
Vacant 2,219 10.94%

68.92% of the total 20,291 housing units in 98109 are rental units. This is approximately 13,985 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,032 are occupied by the owner - or 19.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98109 is $2,110.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98109 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    55
  • Less than $500
    245
  • $500 to $999
    261
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,664
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3,892
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4,247
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,924
  • $3,000 or more
    1,752

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98109 is $818,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98109 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    28
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    321
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    775
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,378
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,501

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98109. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98109 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,021
  • 1940 to 1949
    327
  • 1950 to 1959
    924
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,536
  • 1970 to 1979
    936
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,033
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,749
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,732
  • 2010 to 2013
    5,997
  • 2014 or later
    36

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98109 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    5,056
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,744
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,789
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    483

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98109 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98109 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98109.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    425
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    716
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,341
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,237
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,511
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,147
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,224
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    383
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    676
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    641
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    371
  • 90 or more minutes
    115

Summary

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