98188 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98188, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98188 is a zip code in King County, Washington, which covers Seattle, with a total population of 27,524 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 98188 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98188.

The estimated population of people living in 98188 is 27,524, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98188 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,524
+8.82%
+7.30%
2020
25,292
+0.46%
-
2019
25,175
+0.96%
-
2018
24,935
 -2.8% -
2017
25,652
 - -

Population of 98188 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98188 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
31.4%
35.3%
 -11.05%
Black/African American
24.7%
23.2%
 +6.47%
Native
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Hispanic
18.1%
15.7%
 +15.29%
Asian
16%
15.9%
 +0.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.6%
1.7%
 +111.76%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
7.2%
 -20.83%
Other
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98188 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 98188 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98188 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98188 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +0.54% 37.2 +4.49% 37.4 -2.86%
2020 37.1 +1.37% 35.6 +5.01% 38.5 +1.05%
2019 36.6 +2.23% 33.9 +0.3% 38.1 +2.7%
2018 35.8 +3.17% 33.8 +1.2% 37.1 +4.8%
2017 34.7 - 33.4 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 98188 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 98188 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 1,815 -8.93% 1,586 -19.71% 1,652 1,290
10 to 19 1,250 +39.78% 1,045 +27% 1,776 1,319
20 to 29 2,632 -5.32% 2,343 -17.37% 2,492 1,899
30 to 39 2,099 +13.02% 1,939 +7.92% 2,313 2,084
40 to 49 1,671 +25.91% 1,581 +19.36% 2,137 1,885
50 to 59 1,771 +16.12% 1,363 +3.25% 2,023 1,402
60 to 69 1,420 +6.02% 1,500 -27.88% 1,482 1,108
70+ 688 +92.19% 949 +23.02% 1,480 1,182

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98188 zip code is $71,223.00.

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 98188.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,567.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,424.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,201.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98188 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 98188, 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 98188 is currently $93,852.00.

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.

4.71% of households in 98188 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 98188 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98188 is $38,041.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98188 by the total population of 98188.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98188 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98188 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
    6.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98188 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98188 zip over the age of 16 is 22,290.

Of those people, a total of 74.80% 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 98188 is 69.70%.

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 98188 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 803 51.40% 10.20%
20 to 24 years 1,689 76.40% 13.20%
25 to 29 years 2,702 94.60% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 2,189 87.90% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 4,604 87.70% 10.00%
45 to 54 years 3,070 89.90% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 1,981 77.80% 6.50%
60 to 64 years 1,541 74.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,178 30.90% 12.90%
75 years and over 1,533 22.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98188. 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 8,108 64.00% 6.70%
Black or African American 5,263 82.30% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 84 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 3,953 75.40% 3.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 822 81.30% 0.00%
Other 2,500 84.20% 2.30%
Two or more races 1,560 86.90% 9.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,287 86.90% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,739 63.10% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98188 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 98188 is 15,544, with median earnings of $38,860.00.

Women in 98188 are earning approximately 94.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,544 $38,860.00
Male 9,194 $39,740.00
Female 6,350 $37,612.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98188 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 1,174 $52,078.00
Business and Financial 551 $63,946.00
Computer and Mathematical 648 $96,068.00
Architecture and Engineering 270 $82,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $32,130.00
Community and Social Service 243 $39,013.00
Legal 77 $66,250.00
Educational and Library 367 $40,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 167 $55,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 461 $69,212.00
Healthcare Support 768 $32,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $32,500.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,693 $31,094.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,076 $28,534.00
Personal Care and Service 424 $42,841.00
Sales 1,193 $32,441.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,563 $43,777.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $31,528.00
Construction and Extraction 827 $31,058.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 405 $56,964.00
Production 905 $45,781.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,501 $40,551.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98188 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 98188.

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 431 $60,237.00 743 $51,285.00
Business and Financial 227 $66,484.00 324 $53,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 508 $95,273.00 140 $146,176.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $81,354.00 29 $101,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $31,435.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 172 $22,048.00 71 $53,625.00
Legal 37 $0.00 40 $44,773.00
Educational and Library 165 $41,556.00 202 $28,816.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $58,387.00 85 $41,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 109 $145,625.00 352 $68,207.00
Healthcare Support 115 $28,708.00 653 $33,960.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 149 $33,264.00 93 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 967 $31,894.00 726 $30,235.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 602 $27,667.00 474 $30,606.00
Personal Care and Service 184 $39,091.00 240 $43,977.00
Sales 524 $34,335.00 669 $26,421.00
Office and Administrative Support 719 $49,375.00 844 $41,080.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 38 $31,528.00
Construction and Extraction 790 $26,875.00 37 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 402 $57,500.00 3 $0.00
Production 640 $57,083.00 265 $33,507.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,431 $41,592.00 70 $26,071.00

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 10,873 households in 98188, with an average household size of 2.52 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 5,907 families living in the 98188 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 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 98188:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,026 922 959 4,966
Average Household Size 3.52 3.62 3.55 1.32
Total Families 4,026 922 959 0
Average Household Size 3.49 3 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 5,907 families living in 98188, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98188:

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 11,588 housing units in 98188.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,873 93.83%
Vacant 715 6.17%

51.61% of the total 11,588 housing units in 98188 are rental units. This is approximately 5,980 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,850 are occupied by the owner - or 41.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98188 is $1,450.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98188 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
    43
  • Less than $500
    54
  • $500 to $999
    881
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,298
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,122
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    465
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    113
  • $3,000 or more
    47

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98188 is $354,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98188 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    491
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    209
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    116
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    104
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    881
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,035
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    947
  • $1,000,000 or more
    67

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98188. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98188 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    429
  • 1940 to 1949
    654
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,527
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,706
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,988
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,106
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,010
  • 2000 to 2009
    509
  • 2010 to 2013
    659
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 98188 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    884
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,489
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,369
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,131

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98188 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98188 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98188.

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
    205
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,118
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,153
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,629
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,143
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    976
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,639
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    369
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,011
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    987
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    790
  • 90 or more minutes
    325

Summary

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