Census ACS · Washington
ZIP Code 98118
ZIP code 98118 is located in Washington with a population of 49,560. The median household income is $109,085 and the median home value is $746,400.
49,560
Population
$109,085
Median Income
$746,400
Median Home Value
38.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.3% |
| Black | 18.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.9% |
Male: 50.4% · Female: 49.6%
Economy & Income
$109,085
Median Household Income
$57,322
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$746,400
Median Home Value
$1,831
Median Rent
57.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
49.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 98118 in Washington has a population of 49,560 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 98118 is $109,085. The per capita income is $57,322. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
ZIP code 98118 is located in Washington.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98118 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 98118 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 7,941 people per square mile. ZIP 98118 is a ZIP code in Washington with a population of 49,560.
Households take in a median $109,085, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $746,400, with typical rent around $1,831.
About 49.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 98118: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.