ZIP Code 98115 Demographics

King County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98115 compared to county averages.

Total Population

54,457

↓ 97.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$141,013

↑ +21.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$985,000

↑ +29.3% vs county

Median Age

37.2 yrs

↓ 0.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

↑ 11.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98115 compares to King County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98115 $141k King $116k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98115 $985k King $762k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

38.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

60.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,078

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98115 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$985,000
Down Payment (20%)$197,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$6,253P&I: $4981 | Tax: $985 | Ins: $287
Rent (Local Median)
$2,078
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $4,175/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98115, sorted by distance.

98105 1.7 mi away king county 98125 2.3 mi away king county 98195 2.8 mi away king county 98103 2.9 mi away king county 98112 3.5 mi away king county 98034 3.8 mi away king county 98102 3.8 mi away king county 98039 4.1 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 98115 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.