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ZIP Code 98125

Post Office City:Seattle, WA (View All Cities)
Neighborhood: Victory Heights|Lake City
County: King County
Timezone: Pacific (1:03am)
Area code: 206 (Area Code Map)
Coordinates:47.72, -122.30
ZIP (~2 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 98125

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 98125. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 98125 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:
Seattle, WA
Unacceptable:
Lake City, Northgate

Stats and Demographics for the 98125 ZIP Code

ZIP code 98125 is located in western Washington and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 98125 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is slightly higher than average. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 98125 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

Population 37,081
Population Density 6,879 people per sq mi
Housing Units 18,677
Median Home Value $372,000
Land Area 5.39 sq mi
Water Area 1.54 sq mi
Occupied Housing Units 17,169
Median Household Income $53,044

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age: 38Male Median Age: 36Female Median Age: 39


MaleFemaleTotal
Under 51,1011,0712,172
5-98268091,635
10-147606921,452
15-199058361,741
20-241,4751,5393,014
25-291,9141,7853,699
30-341,7041,6063,310
35-391,4651,3612,826
40-441,3611,2312,592
45-491,2561,2282,484
50-541,3011,3342,635
55-591,2311,3952,626
60-641,0191,0932,112
65-696086971,305
70-74377496873
75-79289472761
80-84284447731
85 Plus3088051,113

Gender

 Male 18,184 49%
 Female 18,897 51%
Gender

Race

 White 24,760 66.8%
 Black Or African American 2,862 7.7%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native 367 1.0%
 Asian 5,616 15.1%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 191 0.5%
 Other Race 1,167 3.1%
 Two Or More Races 2,118 5.7%
Race

Head of Household by Age


OwnerRenterTotal
15-24651,1361,201
25-349532,5703,523
35-441,5461,4933,039
45-541,7811,3023,083
55-641,9481,0563,004
65-749185181,436
75-846503941,044
85 Plus346493839

Families vs Singles

 Husband Wife Family Households 6,095 36%
 Single Guardian 2,257 13%
 Singles 6,551 38%
 Singles With Roommate 2,266 13%
Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2
 Households without Kids 13,406 78%
 Households with Kids 3,763 22%
Households with Kids

Children by Age


MaleFemaleTotal
1223220443
2245229474
3223206429
4182184366
5182172354
6179161340
7178179357
8119153272
9168144312
10152143295
11157138295
12146133279
13147134281
14158144302
15146148294
16174156330
17192172364
18194158352
19199202401
20246239485

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 98125 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 98125 were primarily built in the 1970s or the 1950s. Looking at 98125 real estate data, the median home value of $372,000 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 98125 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 98125 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 98125 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

 In Occupied Housing Units 36,682 98.9%
 Correctional Facility For Adults 0 0.0%
 Juvenile Facilities 0 0.0%
 Nursing Facilities 113 0.3%
 Other Institutional 0 0.0%
 College Student Housing 0 0.0%
 Military Quarters 0 0.0%
 Other Noninstitutional 286 0.8%
Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

 Owned Households With A Mortgage 6,108 33%
 Owned Households Free & Clear 2,099 11%
 Renter Occupied Households 8,962 48%
 Households Vacant 1,508 8%
Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

 For Rent 889 59.0%
 Rented & Unoccupied 40 2.7%
 For Sale Only 125 8.3%
 Sold & Unoccupied 41 2.7%
 For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use 90 6.0%
 For Migrant Workers 1 0.1%
 Vacant For Other Reasons 322 21.4%
Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

 Studio Apartment 971 10%
 1 Bedroom 4,084 43%
 2 Bedroom 3,074 33%
 3+ Bedroom 1,278 14%
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $53,044 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely low compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, residents in ZIP code 98125 earn less than in other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 98125 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 98125 can expect to fall in that range. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.

Employment Status

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 12,741 41%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 9,730 31%
 No Earnings 8,818 28%
Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 12,741 41%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 9,730 31%
 No Earnings 8,818 28%
Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

 Car, truck, or van 13,656 68.6%
 Public transportation 4,042 20.3%
 Taxicab 0 0.0%
 Motorcycle 113 0.6%
 Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means 1,047 5.3%
 Worked at Home 1,051 5.3%
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

For more information, see Seattle, WA education levels.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

 Less than High School Diploma 2,229 8%
 High School Graduate 9,581 35%
 Associate's degree 2,057 7%
 Bachelor's degree 8,201 30%
 Master's degree 3,739 14%
 Professional school degree 859 3%
 Doctorate degree 950 3%
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

 Enrolled in Public School 3,389 73.2%
 Enrolled in Private School 891 19.2%
 Not Enrolled in School 351 7.6%
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 98125

ZIP Code 98125 is in the following school districts: Seattle Public Schools and Private. There are 12 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 98125.

John Rogers Elementary School
4030 NE 109 St
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Seattle Public Schools
Northgate Elementary School
11725 1 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Seattle Public Schools
Olympic Hills Elementary School
13018 20 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Seattle Public Schools
Jane Addams Middle School
11051 34th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Seattle Public Schools
Nathan Hale High School
10750 30 Av NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Seattle Public Schools
Middle College High School
401 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Seattle Public Schools
St Matthew School
1230 NE 127 St
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Chelsea House Montessori Preschool/Kdgn
13742 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Laurel Academy
12700 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
North Seattle French School
12351 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Seattle Waldorf School
2728 NE 100th St
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Seattle Jewish Community School
12351 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private

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