Seattle city, WA

ZIP 98117 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Seattle city, WA (98117)

Median Income

$182,500

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,888

Wealth inflow

Population

35,147

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,888 for ZIP 98117 (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

2.5%-31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.7%-60% vs US avg

754

Establishments

4,293

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction4.3%
Manufacturing5.3%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities3.5%
Information5.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.0%
Professional, scientific, management25.5%
Education, health care, social22.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services5.5%
Public administration3.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98117 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.1%, median income rose 17.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.2%.

Median Income

$182,500

+143% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate