Welcome to SEATTLE, WA 98168
98168 is an upscale suburban zip code in Seattle, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($274,000) are significantly above average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
The average family income here is $53,686/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98168 is $46,099.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98168 earn an average of $33,617/year. Women earn only $21,860/year.
14,136 people in 98168 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98168? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.7 minutes.
The median age here is 35. There are 17,470 men and 16,264 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 35.
To give you a sense of the community, 13,853 people (out of the 33,734 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,047 homes, and 734 businesses every day. 209 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98168 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 417 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Seattle, WA
Average Home Value in 98168: $274,000
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: 33,734
- White Population: 17,664
- Black Population: 4,709
- Hispanic Population: 7,485
- Asian Population: 6,677
- Hawaiian Population: 1,191
- Indian Population: 1,135
- Male Population: 17,470
- Female Population: 16,264
- Median Age: 35
- Median Age of Males: 35
- Median Age of Females: 35
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: -122.3
- Latitude: 47.6
- Elevation: 417 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 206
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 13,854
- Drive alone: 9,603
- Carpool: 2,457
- Public transit: 1,345
- Ride bikes or walk: 209
- Average commute time: 26.7 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 285
- 5 - 9: 1,207
- 10 - 14: 1,960
- 15 - 19: 2,267
- 20 - 24: 2,247
- 25 - 29: 762
- 30 - 34: 2,270
- 35 - 39: 350
- 40 - 44: 349
- 45 - 59: 1,130
- 60 - 89: 672
- 90 plus: 355
The Economics
- Average House Value: $274,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $49,081
- Businesses: 692
- Employees: 13,443
- Annual Payroll: $709,094,000
- Average Family Income: $53,686
- Median Family Income: $41,097
- Average Income for Men: $33,617
- Average Income for Women: $21,860
The Politics
- Congressional District: 07, 09
- Congressional District Land Area: 141.0, 607.0
- 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
Schools in 98168 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Beverly Park Elem At Glendale
- 1201 S 104th St
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 433-2508
- Cascade View Elementary
- 13601 32nd S
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 901-7700
- Cedarhurst Elementary
- 611 S 132nd St
- Burien, WA 98168
- (206) 433-2474
- Hilltop Elementary
- 12250 24th Ave S
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 433-2371
- Southern Heights Elementary
- 11249 14th Ave S
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 433-2375
- Tukwila Elementary
- 5939 S 149th St
- Tukwila, WA 98168
- (206) 901-7500
- White Center Heights Elementary
- 11427 3rd Ave S
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 433-2437
- Middle Schools
- Showalter Middle School
- 4628 S 144th St
- Seattle, WA 98168
- (206) 901-7800
- High Schools
- Foster Senior High School
- 4242 S 144th St
- Tukwila, WA 98168
- (206) 901-7900
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 98168 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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