Seattle city, WA

ZIP 98125 — 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 (98125)

Median Income

$96,725

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,353

Wealth inflow

Population

43,807

Unemployment

4.4%

0.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,353 for ZIP 98125 (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

4.4%+19% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.9%-24% vs US avg

1,009

Establishments

9,397

Employees

~9 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, mining0.5%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade10.3%
Transportation, utilities3.4%
Information3.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
Professional, scientific, management19.7%
Education, health care, social27.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.7%
Other services4.5%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98125 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.5%, median income rose 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.1%.

Median Income

$96,725

+29% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate