ZIP Code 98006 Demographics

King County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98006 compared to county averages.

Total Population

39,753

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$185,991

↑ +59.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$1,172,500

↑ +54.0% vs county

Median Age

43.3 yrs

↓ +16.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

↑ 28.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98006 compares to King County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98006 $186k King $116k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98006 $1.2M King $762k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

36.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,802

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98006 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$1,172,500
Down Payment (20%)$234,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$7,444P&I: $5929 | Tax: $1173 | Ins: $342
Rent (Local Median)
$2,802
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $4,642/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98006, sorted by distance.

98056 3.6 mi away king county 98008 3.8 mi away king county 98040 3.8 mi away king county 98007 4.0 mi away king county 98005 4.0 mi away king county 98059 4.1 mi away king county 98004 5.0 mi away king county 98118 5.6 mi away king county

About King County

King County is located in Washington and has a total population of 2,254,371. The county's median household income is $116,340 and median home value is $761,500. ZIP code 98006 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.