ZIP Code 98117, WA
Living in 98117
Bikeability92
Walkability80
Commute33
Public Transit85
Affordability9
Public Safety53
Airports91
Hospitals85
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+5.6k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
69%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate7%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree41%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office17%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van63%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation18%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$706kMedian Home Value+$227k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$682 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K41%
$750K to $999K28%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98117
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in 98117
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 9 | 5 |
| Feb | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 10 | 3 |
| Dec | 39 | 9 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98117
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98117, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98117, WA
North Seattle French School
1 miles, SW
St Alphonsus School
1 miles, S
St John School
1 miles, E
Seattle Area German American School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98117, WA
Seattle Pacific University
3 miles, SE
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
4 miles, SE
City University of Seattle
5 miles, S
Antioch University-Seattle
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98117, WA
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
3 miles, NE
University of Washington Medical Ctr
4 miles, SE
Seattle Children's Hospital
5 miles, E
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98117, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
17 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
77 miles, N
Portland International Airport
145 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
183 miles, SE