Welcome to SEATTLE, WA 98117
98117 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Seattle, Washington. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $254,000) are fairly typical for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
The median age here is 38.4. There are 14,313 men and 15,354 women. The median age for men is 37.3 while for women the median age is 39.3.
98117 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 48 degrees latitude (same latitude as Bratislava, Slovakia) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 320.86 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 98117
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- 6500 Sycamore Ave NW
- East Ballard Community Association
- Groundswell Northwest
- Olympic Manor Community club
- Shilshole Liveaboard Association
- Sunset Hill Community Association
- Whittier Heights Community Council
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Real Estate & Home Values in Seattle, WA
Average Home Value in 98117: $254,000
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 29,667
- White Population: 26,087
- Black Population: 388
- Hispanic Population: 1,076
- Asian Population: 1,428
- Hawaiian Population: 39
- Indian Population: 328
- Male Population: 14,313
- Female Population: 15,354
- Median Age: 38.4
- Median Age of Males: 37.3
- Median Age of Females: 39.3
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Washington
- CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
- County: King
- City: Seattle
- Longitude: -122.4
- Latitude: 47.7
- Elevation: 321 feet above sea level
- Area code: 206
Marital Status
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $254,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $68,505
- Businesses: 580
- Employees: 3,126
- Annual Payroll: $79,967,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 07
- Congressional District Land Area: 141.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Jim McDermott (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 033
- State FIPS Code: 53
Schools in 98117 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Greenwood Elementary School
- 144 Nw 80 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1400
- Loyal Heights Elementary School
- 2511 Nw 80 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1500
- Salmon Bay School
- 1810 Nw 65 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1720
- Whittier Elementary School
- 1320 Nw 75 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1650
- Middle Schools
- Whitman Middle School
- 9201 15 Av Nw
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1200
- High Schools
- Ballard High School
- 1418 Nw 65 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1000
- Other Schools
- Home School Resource Center
- 9250 14 Av Nw
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 706-4270
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 98117 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/Accept.aspx?ReturnUrl=/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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