| City: | Seattle, Washington |
| Names to Avoid: | Univ Of Washington |
| County: | King County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:38 AM |
| Population: | 3,710 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 206 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 47.6542, -122.3003 |
| Land Area: | 0.395 sq mi |
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The University of Washington, the oldest state-supported university on the U.S. West Coast, operates under dedicated ZIP code 98195 in Seattle, King County. Founded on November 4, 1861 as the Territorial University of Washington, the institution began with just 30 students and one teacher in a building near downtown Seattle. The Reverend Daniel Bagley and pioneer Arthur Denny were instrumental in establishing the university, which moved to its current location overlooking Union Bay in 1895. This postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 1.05-square-mile campus footprint encompasses the main Seattle campus in the University District neighborhood, part of Northeast Seattle. More than 500 buildings across 700 acres house one of the world's largest library systems, with over 26 university libraries. Postal records identify 112 delivery codes routing mail to University of Washington facilities along 15th Avenue and throughout the campus. Census Business Patterns data shows 38 establishments employing 8,203 workers.
The 2020 Census counted 3,710 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 19.6 years confirms the undergraduate population. Nearly all residents (99 percent) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing rather than private apartments. The campus population includes notable diversity, with Asian students comprising 30 percent of residents.
Seattle is the valid mailing city for this ZIP code. The university also operates satellite campuses in Tacoma and Bothell, which opened in 1990, but those locations use different postal designations.
| Population: | 3,710 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 25 |
| Establishments: | 38 |
| Employment: | 8,203 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 2 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 98195 has 3,710 residents and 19 households (average 1.95 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.4% male and 54.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.6%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (30.0%, much higher than the state average of 9.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.5%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,710Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,757Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9,392.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4 | 12 | 29 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 51 | 2,259 | 2,398 | 2,471 | 2,757 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,710 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,153 | 510 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,416 | 595 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2,569 | 1,105 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 1,877 | 48.70% |
| Black: | 112 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 468 | 12.14% |
| Asian: | 1,112 | 28.85% |
| American Indian: | 24 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian: | 16 | 0.42% |
| Other: | 245 | 6.36% |
| Total: | 3,854 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,684 | 45.39% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 2,026 | 54.61% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 3,710 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,168 | 78.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 71 | 2.58% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 150 | 5.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 368 | 18.79% |
| Total Population: | 2,757 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,239 | 81.21% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 518 | 18.79% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $9,342 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,342 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 34.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.5%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,518 | $8,345 | $10,600 | $9,342 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 800 | 29.02% |
| Unemployed: | 147 | 5.33% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,810 | 65.65% |
| Total: | 2,757 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 233 | 29.13% |
| Service: | 328 | 41.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 214 | 26.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 1.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 1.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 800 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
In 2024, 38.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 13.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 33.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 38.89% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 38.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,233 | 78.99% |
| Public Insurance: | 380 | 13.44% |
| No Insurance: | 214 | 7.57% |
| Total: | 2,827 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,613 | 92.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,752 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,752 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 98195 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 38 business establishments, employing about 8,614 people with an annual payroll of $699,275,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 38Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $166,643,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $699,275,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8,614Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98195 is located in King County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,439,809 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 98195, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division. It covers 0.395 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.
| 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: | 0.395 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 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 |
We could not locate which school district 98195 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.