Welcome to SEATTLE, WA 98118
98118 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Seattle, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($187,300) is lower than in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 35.5. There are 20,035 men and 20,756 women. The median age for men is 34.2 while for women the median age is 36.8.
98118 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 100.53 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 98118
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- Brighton Neighborhood Council
- Columbia City
- Columbia Place Community Council
- Hillman City Neighborhood Association
- Holly Park Community Council
- Holly Park Neighborhood Planning
- Lakewood/Seward Park Community Club
- Oromy Community
- Rainier Beach Community Club
- Rainier Beach Neighborhood Planning
- South Beacon Hill Neighborhood Council
- South Ryan Way Hill Association
- South Shore Community Council
- Southeast District Neighborhood Planning
- Whitworth Community Council
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Real Estate & Home Values in Seattle, WA
Average Home Value in 98118: $187,300
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: 40,791
- White Population: 10,982
- Black Population: 10,595
- Hispanic Population: 2,941
- Asian Population: 13,925
- Hawaiian Population: 649
- Indian Population: 406
- Male Population: 20,035
- Female Population: 20,756
- Median Age: 35.5
- Median Age of Males: 34.2
- Median Age of Females: 36.8
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: -122.3
- Latitude: 47.5
- Elevation: 101 feet above sea level
- Area code: 206
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $187,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $55,717
- Businesses: 642
- Employees: 6,976
- Annual Payroll: $212,460,000
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 98118 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- African American Academy K 8
- 8311 Beacon Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-6650
- Dunlap Elementary School
- 4525 S Cloverdale St
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7000
- Emerson Elementary School
- 9709 60 Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7100
- Graham Hill Elementary School
- 5149 S Graham St
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7140
- Hawthorne Elementary School
- 4100 39 Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7210
- North Beach Elementary School
- 9018 24 Av Nw
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-1510
- Orca (Columbia)
- 3528 S Ferdinand St
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-6900
- The New School At South Shore
- 8825 Rainier Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-6560
- Whitworth Elementary School
- 5215 46 Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7560
- Wing Luke Elementary School
- 3701 S Kenyon St
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7630
- Middle Schools
- Aki Kurose Middle School
- 3928 S Graham St
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-7700
- High Schools
- Rainier Beach High School
- 8815 Seward Park Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-6350
- South Lake High School
- 8825 Rainier Av S
- Seattle, WA 98118
- (206) 252-6600
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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 98118 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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