ZIP Code 98198 Demographics

King County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98198 compared to county averages.

Total Population

38,942

↓ 98.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$76,062

↓ 34.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$475,100

↓ 37.6% vs county

Median Age

36.7 yrs

↑ 1.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

↓ +78.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98198 compares to King County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98198 $76k King $116k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98198 $475k King $762k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

53.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,709

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98198 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$475,100
Down Payment (20%)$95,020
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$3,016P&I: $2402 | Tax: $475 | Ins: $139
Rent (Local Median)
$1,709
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,307/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98198, sorted by distance.

98032 2.5 mi away king county 98148 3.5 mi away king county 98158 3.8 mi away king county 98188 4.1 mi away king county 98031 5.5 mi away king county 98030 5.6 mi away king county 98003 6.2 mi away king county 98001 6.2 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 98198 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.