ZIP Code 98122 Demographics

King County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98122 compared to county averages.

Total Population

41,268

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$94,548

↓ 18.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$938,000

↑ +23.2% vs county

Median Age

31.3 yrs

↑ 15.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

↓ +42.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98122 compares to King County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98122 $95k King $116k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98122 $938k King $762k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

40.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

26.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,961

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98122 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$938,000
Down Payment (20%)$187,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$5,955P&I: $4743 | Tax: $938 | Ins: $274
Rent (Local Median)
$1,961
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $3,994/month compared to buying costs.

How Does 98122 Compare?

Enter another ZIP code to see a side-by-side comparison.

Location & Neighboring Areas

Interactive map showing ZIP code 98122 (blue pin) and surrounding areas (purple pins). Click pins to view details.

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98122, sorted by distance.

98112 1.6 mi away king county 98144 1.8 mi away king county 98104 1.8 mi away king county 98164 1.9 mi away king county 98154 2.0 mi away king county 98101 2.0 mi away king county 98174 2.1 mi away king county 98102 2.2 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 98122 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in King County

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.