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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 98148 has 11,092 residents and 4,402 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (45.2%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8%, which is much higher than the state average (13.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,092Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	9,715Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	11,407Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,091.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$87,342Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,402Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$607,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.35Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,882	9,504	10,521	10,207	10,659	11,257	11,278	11,761	12,149	11,514	11,068	10,652	10,399	9,715
Decennial Census	10,010	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,092	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 36.2

Female Median Age: 37.1

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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	344	370	348	331	380	440	475	516	392	393	363	361	319	254	152	117	44	51
Female	347	334	366	257	306	418	497	424	375	384	351	335	322	222	171	118	101	114
Total	691	704	714	588	686	858	972	940	767	777	714	696	641	476	323	235	145	165

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

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Population by Race

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White:	5,012	40.54%
Black:	1,132	9.16%
Hispanic:*	2,749	22.24%
Asian:	1,401	11.33%
American Indian:	137	1.11%
Hawaiian:	271	2.19%
Other:	1,661	13.44%
Total:	12,363	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:	5,650	50.94%	36.2 years
Females:	5,442	49.06%	37.1 years
Total:	11,092	100%	36.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,597	78.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	246	2.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,037	10.67%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	835	19.27%
Total Population:	9,715	100%
Total Native Population:	7,843	80.73%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,872	19.27%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $87,342, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $40,724 (87.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,887. Family households earn a median of $105,445 versus $57,589 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,856). By gender, male median income is $72,781 and female is $69,364, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,417 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$46,618	$47,640	$45,424	$46,737	$46,871	$47,780	$53,342	$56,044	$61,455	$70,050	$77,490	$81,431	$86,994	$87,342
Median Family Income	$59,220	$60,112	$52,304	$54,958	$58,065	$65,536	$66,168	$66,589	$71,582	$74,375	$90,804	$93,611	$102,790	$105,445
Median NonFamily Income	$34,521	$36,658	$34,967	$35,141	$34,238	$34,523	$34,737	$37,835	$40,787	$43,984	$53,519	$57,604	$62,371	$57,589
Median Male Income	$39,842	$40,767	$40,761	$42,500	$40,636	$41,323	$44,156	$44,936	$51,544	$55,982	$60,711	$68,246	$70,902	$72,781
Median Female Income	$34,393	$35,239	$34,237	$34,873	$35,997	$35,929	$39,050	$41,525	$44,181	$47,143	$52,210	$54,471	$56,820	$69,364

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,353	68.06%
Unemployed:	424	5.39%
Not In Labor Force:	2,088	26.55%
Total:	7,865	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,928	36.02%
Service:	1,134	21.18%
Sales and Office:	994	18.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	387	7.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	910	17.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,353	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $607,900, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $310,300 (104.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $244,700. The median gross rent is $1,816, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $906 (99.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $481. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.53% (68.92% with a mortgage, 31.08% free-and-clear) and renters 49.47% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.52%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$297,600	$273,700	$255,900	$248,000	$253,000	$265,800	$296,300	$331,300	$363,200	$401,800	$433,800	$508,800	$576,400	$607,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	173	8.84%
$500 to $999:	37	1.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	224	11.45%
$1,500 to $1,999:	835	42.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:	495	25.31%
$2,500 to $2,999:	107	5.47%
$3,000 or more:	52	2.66%
No Rent:	33	1.69%
Total:	1,956	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$910	$935	$971	$991	$988	$1,036	$1,147	$1,231	$1,335	$1,470	$1,622	$1,717	$1,837	$1,816

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,377	34.83%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	621	15.71%
Renter Occupied:	1,956	49.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,954	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,954	88.48%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	515	11.52%
Total Housing Units:	4,469	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,910	42.74%
Multi-Family Units:	2,559	57.26%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	4,469	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 33.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 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 (37.01%). College enrollment is 23.69%, 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 2011-2024 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:	449	6.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	288	4.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,501	22.81%
Some college, no degree:	1,445	21.96%
Associate's degree:	679	10.32%
Bachelor's degree:	1,533	23.29%
Graduate or professional degree:	686	10.42%
Total:	6,581	100%
High school or higher:	5,844	88.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,219	33.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	6,241	58.05%
Public Insurance:	3,717	34.57%
No Insurance:	793	7.38%
Total:	10,751	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,958	92.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	8.7%	10.2%	14.5%	13.3%	15.4%	14.7%	13.7%	11.7%	10.2%	7.3%	6.5%	6.6%	4.3%	6.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	86	4.48%
Kindergarten:	43	2.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	711	37.01%
High school (grades 9-12):	626	32.59%
College or graduate school:	455	23.69%
Total:	1,921	100%
Early Childhood:	129	6.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,380	71.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Seattle, Washington
City Alias:	Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Seatac
County:	King County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	10:14:24 AM
Population:	11,092 [See All]
Area Codes:	206 / 253
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	47.4465, -122.3218
Land Area:	2.711 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/98148/zip-code-98148.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,545Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	466Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,392Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,545Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,421Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	369Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$54,143,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$227,119,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,818Source: 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:	3,439,809Source: Census
MSA:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	2.711 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: 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 98148 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 (2011-2024)

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 98148

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98148

Sources & References