Seattle city, WA

ZIP 98105 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Seattle city, WA (98105)

Median Income

$78,691

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,644

Wealth inflow

Population

49,229

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,644 for ZIP 98105 (Seattle city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+64% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.1%-56% vs US avg

1,313

Establishments

21,275

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction3.1%
Manufacturing4.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information4.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management18.2%
Education, health care, social30.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.1%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98105 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.9%, median income fell 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.3%.

Median Income

$78,691

+5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate