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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 98108 has 25,009 residents and 8,591 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Asian (36.7%, much higher than the state average of 9.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (28.6%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (4.0%) and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.5%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	25,009Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	24,430Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	25,003Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,379.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$90,806Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,591Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$693,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.85Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	22,583	23,587	24,026	24,220	24,681	24,351	24,134	23,980	23,639	24,034	23,759	23,762	24,430
Decennial Census	22,374	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	25,009	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 37.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	707	762	779	716	769	990	1,181	1,113	886	926	835	749	631	590	438	237	148	149
Female	710	723	678	693	615	1,007	1,227	1,065	998	855	718	730	653	585	443	281	204	218
Total	1,417	1,485	1,457	1,409	1,384	1,997	2,408	2,178	1,884	1,781	1,553	1,479	1,284	1,175	881	518	352	367

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,156	27.85%
Black:	4,149	16.15%
Hispanic:*	3,091	12.03%
Asian:	9,180	35.73%
American Indian:	283	1.10%
Hawaiian:	139	0.54%
Other:	1,694	6.59%
Total:	25,692	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,606	50.41%	36.6 years
Females:	12,403	49.59%	37.3 years
Total:	25,009	100%	37.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,421	63.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	434	1.78%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,720	23.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,855	35.10%
Total Population:	24,430	100%
Total Native Population:	15,855	64.90%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,575	35.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $90,806, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $39,052 (75.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,259. Family households earn a median of $92,366 versus $62,014 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,352). By gender, male median income is $72,252 and female is $63,816, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,436 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.2%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,754	$51,343	$52,232	$52,934	$53,143	$53,411	$55,314	$58,526	$61,547	$62,530	$74,985	$90,179	$90,806
Median Family Income	$56,239	$57,756	$57,440	$58,961	$59,782	$61,742	$61,183	$69,722	$74,684	$73,712	$79,562	$92,406	$92,366
Median NonFamily Income	$33,977	$32,602	$35,578	$37,031	$38,734	$38,713	$41,861	$44,393	$47,652	$51,806	$57,083	$59,527	$62,014
Median Male Income	$40,930	$40,251	$43,489	$44,106	$41,383	$42,809	$46,145	$45,009	$48,222	$48,876	$55,021	$65,868	$72,252
Median Female Income	$35,765	$33,341	$36,807	$36,724	$37,349	$39,857	$42,544	$43,312	$46,899	$45,265	$51,615	$58,482	$63,816

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,598	64.82%
Unemployed:	552	2.84%
Not In Labor Force:	6,286	32.34%
Total:	19,436	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,161	40.97%
Service:	3,240	25.72%
Sales and Office:	1,738	13.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	859	6.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,600	12.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,598	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $693,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $340,600 (96.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $234,100. The median gross rent is $1,463, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,682), is up $563 (62.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.88% (64.85% with a mortgage, 35.15% free-and-clear) and renters 43.12% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.27%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$352,900	$338,000	$326,500	$324,100	$323,700	$341,600	$367,400	$413,700	$459,400	$522,900	$580,500	$676,000	$693,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	564	15.34%
$500 to $999:	502	13.66%
$1,000 to $1,499:	735	19.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:	692	18.82%
$2,000 to $2,499:	481	13.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:	288	7.83%
$3,000 or more:	227	6.18%
No Rent:	187	5.09%
Total:	3,676	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$900	$878	$904	$897	$918	$946	$1,097	$1,134	$1,236	$1,181	$1,327	$1,444	$1,463

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,145	36.89%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,705	20.00%
Renter Occupied:	3,676	43.12%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,526	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,526	93.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	570	6.27%
Total Housing Units:	9,096	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,664	73.26%
Multi-Family Units:	2,344	25.77%
Other Units:	88	0.97%
Total Housing Units:	9,096	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 37.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%), up 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.76%). College enrollment is 28.35%, which is on par with the state rate (25.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,816	10.87%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,045	6.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,980	23.83%
Some college, no degree:	2,357	14.11%
Associate's degree:	1,331	7.97%
Bachelor's degree:	3,935	23.56%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,239	13.40%
Total:	16,703	100%
High school or higher:	13,842	82.87%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,174	36.96%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,884	53.69%
Public Insurance:	10,141	39.22%
No Insurance:	1,835	7.10%
Total:	25,860	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,025	92.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	11.0%	10.5%	14.0%	15.9%	16.7%	16.9%	17.7%	14.2%	15.9%	14.6%	15.5%	13.1%	15.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	426	7.01%
Kindergarten:	348	5.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,354	38.76%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,224	20.15%
College or graduate school:	1,722	28.35%
Total:	6,074	100%
Early Childhood:	774	12.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,926	64.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Seattle, Washington
City Alias:	Tukwila
County:	King County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:47:45 PM
Population:	25,009 [See All]
Area Code:	206
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	47.5411, -122.3133
Land Area:	7.401 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/98108/zip-code-98108.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,773Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,396Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,964Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,019Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,328Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,251Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$591,509,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,360,546,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	29,689Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA (CBSA Div 42644)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	7.401 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.355 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	144.13, 183.43 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	5363000Source: Census
Place Name:	Seattle city; WashingtonSource: Census

ZIP Code 98108 in Seattle, WA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 98108

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98108

Sources & References