98126 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SEATTLE, WA 98126

98126 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. At $391,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $68,008/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98126 is $57,193.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98126 earn an average of $40,973/year. Women earn only $29,648/year.

10,197 people in 98126 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98126? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.5 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 9,827 men and 10,871 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,299 people (out of the 20,698 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,237 homes, and 314 businesses every day. 295 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98126 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 48 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Munich, Germany!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 333 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 20,698
  • White Population: 15,348
  • Black Population: 2,829
  • Hispanic Population: 1,520
  • Asian Population: 2,344
  • Hawaiian Population: 244
  • Indian Population: 521
  • Male Population: 9,827
  • Female Population: 10,871
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 37
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • 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: 47.5
  • Elevation: 334 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 206
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 9,705
  • Drive alone: 6,700
  • Carpool: 1,198
  • Public transit: 1,448
  • Ride bikes or walk: 295

  • Average commute time: 26.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 148
  •    5 - 9: 454
  •    10 - 14: 1,105
  •    15 - 19: 1,428
  •    20 - 24: 1,943
  •    25 - 29: 905
  •    30 - 34: 1,655
  •    35 - 39: 291
  •    40 - 44: 413
  •    45 - 59: 750
  •    60 - 89: 444
  •    90 plus: 169
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $391,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $68,479
  • Businesses: 358
  • Employees: 3,992
  • Annual Payroll: $118,523,000
  • Average Family Income: $68,008
  • Median Family Income: $47,519
  • Average Income for Men: $40,973
  • Average Income for Women: $29,648
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 033
  • State FIPS Code: 53

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Schools in 98126 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Brighton Elementary School
7740 34 Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-6770
Fairmount Park Elementary School
3800 Sw Findlay St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9290
High Point Elementary School
6760 34 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9450
Roxhill Elementary School
9430 30 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9570
Middle Schools
Denny Middle School
8402 30 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
High Schools
Sealth High School
2600 Sw Thistle St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-8550

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 98126 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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