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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 98146 has 28,845 residents and 10,479 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (46.6%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9%, which is much higher than the state average (13.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (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:	28,845Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	28,182Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	29,568Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6,238.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$108,460Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,479Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$642,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.21Source: 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	--	26,234	24,572	25,281	25,722	26,730	27,456	27,587	28,022	27,780	27,622	27,879	28,088	28,182
Decennial Census	25,922	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	28,845	--	--	--

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: 39

Male Median Age: 38.2

Female Median Age: 39.9

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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	908	907	929	766	851	914	1,097	1,220	1,021	1,024	975	993	882	755	493	360	162	164
Female	873	859	828	731	742	891	1,092	1,218	1,042	983	1,004	956	900	834	560	372	239	300
Total	1,781	1,766	1,757	1,497	1,593	1,805	2,189	2,438	2,063	2,007	1,979	1,949	1,782	1,589	1,053	732	401	464

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

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Population by Race

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White:	13,446	42.31%
Black:	2,443	7.69%
Hispanic:*	6,329	19.91%
Asian:	4,970	15.64%
American Indian:	451	1.42%
Hawaiian:	344	1.08%
Other:	3,798	11.95%
Total:	31,781	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:	14,421	49.99%	38.2 years
Females:	14,424	50.01%	39.9 years
Total:	28,845	100%	39.0 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,415	72.44%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	451	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,773	13.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,543	25.96%
Total Population:	28,182	100%
Total Native Population:	20,866	74.04%
Total Foreign-born Population:	7,316	25.96%

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 $108,460, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $55,114 (103.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,710. Family households earn a median of $123,041 versus $76,146 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,895). By gender, male median income is $79,877 and female is $65,217, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,660 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.6%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.6%).

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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	$53,346	$56,058	$56,809	$56,320	$58,429	$60,137	$61,160	$67,556	$78,750	$80,633	$91,667	$101,051	$108,460
Median Family Income	$60,921	$63,759	$66,042	$67,597	$68,683	$70,757	$71,823	$73,989	$89,452	$91,857	$105,396	$116,790	$123,041
Median NonFamily Income	$36,566	$39,304	$39,061	$37,375	$36,796	$39,620	$40,758	$45,836	$51,645	$52,129	$56,014	$69,657	$76,146
Median Male Income	$44,141	$43,941	$44,663	$45,930	$48,839	$50,743	$52,239	$58,894	$64,773	$62,121	$69,933	$77,071	$79,877
Median Female Income	$40,412	$42,461	$43,420	$43,149	$41,720	$44,380	$45,434	$48,861	$52,947	$51,281	$56,183	$62,201	$65,217

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:	15,123	66.66%
Unemployed:	661	2.91%
Not In Labor Force:	6,904	30.43%
Total:	22,688	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:	6,435	42.55%
Service:	3,341	22.09%
Sales and Office:	2,473	16.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,306	8.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,568	10.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,123	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 $642,300, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $305,400 (90.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $213,000. The median gross rent is $1,721, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $771 (81.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $389. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.73% (72.40% with a mortgage, 27.60% free-and-clear) and renters 33.27% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.36%, which is much lower than 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	$336,900	$317,700	$308,400	$296,100	$295,000	$315,700	$350,300	$384,500	$429,300	$460,000	$490,500	$595,600	$642,300

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:	129	3.69%
$500 to $999:	188	5.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	844	24.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,259	36.01%
$2,000 to $2,499:	335	9.58%
$2,500 to $2,999:	313	8.95%
$3,000 or more:	368	10.53%
No Rent:	60	1.72%
Total:	3,496	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	$950	$994	$994	$994	$1,003	$1,042	$1,135	$1,243	$1,332	$1,429	$1,568	$1,699	$1,721

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):	5,076	48.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,935	18.42%
Renter Occupied:	3,496	33.27%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,507	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,507	95.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	479	4.36%
Total Housing Units:	10,986	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:	7,993	72.76%
Multi-Family Units:	2,906	26.45%
Other Units:	87	0.79%
Total Housing Units:	10,986	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 37.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.90%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%), down 7.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.88%). College enrollment is 24.68%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), 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:	1,523	7.71%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,199	6.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,615	18.29%
Some college, no degree:	3,950	19.99%
Associate's degree:	2,128	10.77%
Bachelor's degree:	5,083	25.72%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,265	11.46%
Total:	19,763	100%
High school or higher:	17,041	86.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	7,348	37.18%

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:	17,503	58.36%
Public Insurance:	9,739	32.47%
No Insurance:	2,751	9.17%
Total:	29,993	100%
Has Health Insurance:	27,242	90.83%

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	16.4%	14.5%	13.1%	13.0%	10.9%	9.5%	9.7%	9.1%	8.4%	10.0%	8.6%	8.2%	8.9%

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:	338	4.76%
Kindergarten:	388	5.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,834	39.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,792	25.22%
College or graduate school:	1,754	24.68%
Total:	7,106	100%
Early Childhood:	726	10.22%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,014	70.56%

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

City:	Seattle, Washington
City Alias:	Burien
Names to Avoid:	Shorewood, White Center
County:	King County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:48:28 PM
Population:	28,845 [See All]
Area Codes:	206 / 253
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	47.5003, -122.3633
Land Area:	4.624 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/98146/zip-code-98146.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,911Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	196Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,976Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,429Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,064Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	346Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$25,319,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$108,754,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,223Source: 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:	4.624 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.669 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	144.13 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 98146 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 98146

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98146

Sources & References