Welcome to SEATTLE, WA 98117
98117 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Seattle, Washington. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $479,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family here is doing well financially earning $80,859/year.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98117 earn an average of $42,997/year. Women earn only $31,964/year.
17,396 people in 98117 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98117? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.6 minutes.
The median age here is 40. There are 15,358 men and 16,007 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 40.
To give you a sense of the community, 15,528 people (out of the 31,365 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,881 homes, and 395 businesses every day. 633 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98117 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 48 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vienna, Austria!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 320 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 98117
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- 6500 Sycamore Ave NW
- East Ballard Community Association
- Groundswell Northwest
- Olympic Manor Community club
- Shilshole Liveaboard Association
- Sunset Hill Community Association
- Sunset West Condominiums
- Whittier Heights Community Council
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HOA Property Management Information in Seattle, WA
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
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- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Seattle, WA
Average Home Value in 98117: $479,400
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 31,365
- White Population: 28,487
- Black Population: 783
- Hispanic Population: 1,536
- Asian Population: 2,274
- Hawaiian Population: 122
- Indian Population: 534
- Male Population: 15,358
- Female Population: 16,007
- Median Age: 40
- Median Age of Males: 39
- Median Age of Females: 40
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Washington
- CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
- County: King
- City: Seattle
- Longitude: -122.4
- Latitude: 47.7
- Elevation: 321 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 206
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 16,324
- Drive alone: 10,845
- Carpool: 2,317
- Public transit: 2,322
- Ride bikes or walk: 633
- Average commute time: 25.6 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 252
- 5 - 9: 1,118
- 10 - 14: 1,771
- 15 - 19: 2,241
- 20 - 24: 3,003
- 25 - 29: 1,528
- 30 - 34: 2,751
- 35 - 39: 594
- 40 - 44: 946
- 45 - 59: 1,466
- 60 - 89: 509
- 90 plus: 145
The Economics
- Average House Value: $479,400
- Average Annual Household Income: $84,254
- Businesses: 677
- Employees: 3,646
- Annual Payroll: $117,175,000
- Average Family Income: $80,859
- Median Family Income: $55,777
- Average Income for Men: $42,997
- Average Income for Women: $31,964
The Politics
- Congressional District: 07
- Congressional District Land Area: 141.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Jim McDermott (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 033
- State FIPS Code: 53
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Schools in 98117 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Greenwood Elementary School
- 144 Nw 80 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1400
- Loyal Heights Elementary School
- 2511 Nw 80 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1500
- Salmon Bay School
- 1810 Nw 65 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1720
- Whittier Elementary School
- 1320 Nw 75 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1650
- Middle Schools
- Whitman Middle School
- 9201 15 Av Nw
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1200
- High Schools
- Ballard High School
- 1418 Nw 65 St
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 252-1000
- Other Schools
- Home School Resource Center
- 9250 14 Av Nw
- Seattle, WA 98117
- (206) 706-4270
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 98117 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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