DMA code
819
SEATTLE - TACOMA · DMA 819
Explore ZIP codes in the SEATTLE - TACOMA TV market — covering WA — 415 ZIP codes — 5,788,655 residents. Population, income, and housing at a glance.
ZIP codes
415
Population
5,788,655
States
WA
Median household income (avg.)
$96,541
Average home value
$570,114
Where is the SEATTLE - TACOMA market?
SEATTLE - TACOMA (DMA 819) groups 415 indexable ZIP codes on US5 across WA, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 5,788,655.
Larger population clusters inside this TV market include Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Bellevue, WA, Bellingham, WA, and Auburn, WA. Open any ZIP below for full demographics, housing, schools, and nearby services.
The most populous ZIP currently listed for this market is 98052 (about 79,074 residents).
Income and housing in SEATTLE - TACOMA
Across ZIPs with income data in SEATTLE - TACOMA, the average median household income is about $96,541 — about 28% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Average median home value across those ZIPs is about $570,114.
On this page’s income ranking, ZIP 98075 is near the top at about $250,001.
What is a Designated Market Area (DMA)?
A Designated Market Area (DMA) is a Nielsen media-market geography used to group U.S. counties into TV / advertising markets. Each market has a three-digit DMA code — for example 819 for SEATTLE - TACOMA.
DMAs are not the same as metro statistical areas, area codes, or ZIP boundaries. A single DMA can span multiple states, and large metros may dominate a market while nearby counties still belong to the same advertising footprint.
How to use this SEATTLE - TACOMA page
US5 joins published ZIP profiles to DMA codes so you can browse the market as a list of postal codes with population, income, and housing at a glance — then drill into any ZIP for maps, schools, commute, and climate context.
This is a place-based research view for media markets, not a live TV schedule, ratings feed, or advertising buy tool. Counts can change when geography publishes update.
ZIP codes in SEATTLE - TACOMA
| ZIP | City | County | State | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98315 | Bangor Base | Kitsap County | WA | 5,931 | $84,485 | — |
| 98046 | — | — | — | 5,910 | $75,641 | $619,800 |
| 98322 | — | — | — | 5,887 | $96,860 | $448,100 |
| 98082 | — | — | — | 5,797 | $91,875 | $638,200 |
| 98443 | Waller | Pierce County | WA | 5,787 | $117,423 | $478,300 |
| 98464 | — | — | — | 5,660 | $68,859 | $589,100 |
| 98509 | — | — | — | 5,641 | $85,440 | $415,600 |
| 98259 | — | — | — | 5,587 | $91,014 | $561,700 |
| 98331 | Forks | Jefferson County | WA | 5,526 | $48,313 | $194,700 |
| 98041 | — | — | — | 5,482 | $121,194 | $831,400 |
| 98260 | Langley | Island County | WA | 5,480 | $100,490 | $646,100 |
| 98293 | — | — | — | 5,457 | $81,912 | $432,600 |
| 98439 | McChord AFB | Pierce County | WA | 5,389 | $47,056 | — |
| 98064 | — | — | — | 5,228 | $68,596 | $454,200 |
| 98380 | Seabeck | Kitsap County | WA | 5,187 | $123,162 | $567,300 |
| 98365 | Port Ludlow | Jefferson County | WA | 5,178 | $98,393 | $603,500 |
| 98807 | — | — | — | 5,172 | $79,883 | $376,057 |
| 98061 | — | — | — | 5,118 | $168,382 | $1,156,100 |
| 98237 | Concrete | Skagit County | WA | 5,110 | $70,434 | $340,500 |
| 98113 | — | — | — | 5,107 | $142,813 | $948,900 |
| 98640 | Ocean Park | Pacific County | WA | 5,107 | $56,753 | $297,900 |
| 98576 | Rainier | Thurston County | WA | 5,063 | $101,336 | $400,000 |
| 98570 | Onalaska | Lewis County | WA | 5,060 | $65,682 | $352,000 |
| 98349 | Longbranch | Pierce County | WA | 5,021 | $84,282 | $363,400 |
| 98206 | — | — | — | 4,992 | $56,042 | $484,100 |
| 98213 | — | — | — | 4,992 | $56,042 | $484,100 |
| 98511 | — | — | — | 4,841 | $87,500 | $430,600 |
| 98395 | — | — | — | 4,831 | $108,000 | $464,000 |
| 98035 | — | — | — | 4,788 | $68,612 | $544,400 |
| 98251 | Gold Bar | Snohomish County | WA | 4,782 | $78,512 | $414,900 |
| 98359 | Burley | Kitsap County | WA | 4,691 | $97,335 | $584,200 |
| 98448 | — | — | — | 4,641 | $61,250 | $357,800 |
| 98024 | Fall City | King County | WA | 4,632 | $152,726 | $1,005,100 |
| 98524 | Grapeview | Mason County | WA | 4,585 | $108,526 | $513,400 |
| 98063 | — | — | — | 4,552 | $67,917 | $311,900 |
| 98165 | — | — | — | 4,548 | $87,437 | $934,600 |
| 98249 | Freeland | Island County | WA | 4,531 | $99,583 | $585,700 |
| 98257 | La Conner | Skagit County | WA | 4,448 | $90,983 | $481,300 |
| 98393 | — | — | — | 4,439 | $86,614 | $442,700 |
| 98411 | — | — | — | 4,394 | $61,508 | $367,400 |
| 98490 | — | — | — | 4,394 | $61,508 | $367,400 |
| 98089 | — | — | — | 4,371 | $53,860 | $340,700 |
| 98291 | — | — | — | 4,291 | $90,469 | $588,000 |
| 98245 | — | San Juan County | WA | 4,206 | $76,579 | $694,100 |
| 98266 | Peaceful Valley | Whatcom County | WA | 4,198 | $53,115 | $358,300 |
| 98083 | — | — | — | 4,186 | $146,970 | $1,086,600 |
| 98417 | — | — | — | 4,124 | $169,773 | $757,200 |
| 98175 | — | — | — | 4,053 | $49,098 | $533,100 |
| 98831 | Manson | Chelan County | WA | 4,020 | $73,223 | $652,300 |
| 98557 | McCleary | Grays Harbor County | WA | 3,949 | $78,023 | $351,000 |
| 98232 | Edison | Skagit County | WA | 3,938 | $99,728 | $714,000 |
| 98231 | — | — | — | 3,879 | $81,076 | $397,100 |
| 98591 | Toledo | Lewis County | WA | 3,769 | $80,278 | $405,300 |
| 98508 | — | — | — | 3,716 | $46,793 | $49,300 |
| 98496 | — | — | — | 3,560 | $52,044 | $227,900 |
| 98051 | Ravensdale | King County | WA | 3,555 | $114,868 | $702,500 |
| 98111 | — | — | — | 3,512 | $145,642 | $1,084,800 |
| 98339 | Port Hadlock-Irondale | Jefferson County | WA | 3,480 | $73,750 | $385,500 |
| 98631 | Long Beach | Pacific County | WA | 3,468 | $59,511 | $338,300 |
| 98127 | — | — | — | 3,458 | $137,487 | $617,900 |
| 98507 | — | — | — | 3,453 | $66,151 | $548,500 |
| 98392 | Suquamish | Kitsap County | WA | 3,412 | $83,802 | $433,400 |
| 98194 | — | — | — | 3,372 | $46,608 | $589,491 |
| 98333 | Fox Island | Pierce County | WA | 3,365 | $172,917 | $952,500 |
| 98124 | — | — | — | 3,364 | $120,455 | $714,600 |
| 98384 | — | — | — | 3,329 | $131,902 | $637,300 |
| 98062 | — | — | — | 3,298 | $165,556 | $898,100 |
| 98813 | Bridgeport | Douglas County | WA | 3,233 | $52,500 | $165,000 |
| 98240 | Custer | Whatcom County | WA | 3,208 | $106,256 | $566,400 |
| 98564 | Mossyrock | Lewis County | WA | 3,205 | $53,269 | $213,500 |
| 98114 | — | — | — | 3,173 | $37,793 | $463,400 |
| 98295 | Sumas | Whatcom County | WA | 3,135 | $96,337 | $408,000 |
| 98244 | Kendall | Whatcom County | WA | 3,080 | $83,958 | $431,900 |
| 98261 | — | San Juan County | WA | 3,030 | $78,871 | $700,900 |
| 98568 | Oakville | Grays Harbor County | WA | 2,956 | $80,804 | $409,800 |
| 98537 | Cosmopolis | Grays Harbor County | WA | 2,902 | $74,421 | $301,400 |
| 98039 | Medina | King County | WA | 2,889 | $249,688 | $2,000,001 |
| 98340 | Hansville | Kitsap County | WA | 2,834 | $79,286 | $460,700 |
| 98071 | — | — | — | 2,651 | $29,570 | $319,700 |
| 98595 | Westport | Grays Harbor County | WA | 2,591 | $63,359 | $254,800 |
| 98377 | Packwood | Lewis County | WA | 2,555 | $53,209 | $425,100 |
| 98843 | — | Douglas County | WA | 2,492 | $66,054 | $646,100 |
| 98195 | Seattle | King County | WA | 2,471 | — | — |
| 98241 | Darrington | Snohomish County | WA | 2,412 | $75,039 | $391,000 |
| 98548 | Hoodsport | Mason County | WA | 2,336 | $66,541 | $255,000 |
| 98546 | Grapeview | Mason County | WA | 2,288 | $96,964 | $482,200 |
| 98356 | Morton | Lewis County | WA | 2,227 | $49,507 | $281,000 |
| 98227 | — | — | — | 2,211 | $31,761 | $360,300 |
| 98822 | Entiat | Chelan County | WA | 2,187 | $80,769 | $348,300 |
| 98278 | Whidbey Island Station | Island County | WA | 2,178 | — | — |
| 98253 | — | Island County | WA | 2,141 | $73,393 | $710,100 |
| 98145 | — | — | — | 2,137 | $28,864 | — |
| 98847 | — | Chelan County | WA | 2,034 | $72,139 | $391,300 |
| 98401 | — | — | — | 2,023 | $27,885 | $527,200 |
| 98376 | Quilcene | Jefferson County | WA | 2,018 | $59,732 | $376,400 |
| 98324 | — | — | — | 2,012 | $91,424 | $450,600 |
| 98419 | — | — | — | 1,908 | $75,366 | $408,200 |
| 98828 | — | Chelan County | WA | 1,885 | $83,700 | $382,300 |
| 98858 | Waterville | Douglas County | WA | 1,851 | $76,667 | $241,100 |
| 98586 | South Bend | Pacific County | WA | 1,848 | $49,554 | $231,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is DMA 819?
SEATTLE - TACOMA (DMA 819) is a Nielsen Designated Market Area — a TV / media market that groups places for advertising and audience measurement. On US5 it is linked to ZIP codes in WA, covering about 5,788,655 combined ZIP-area residents across 415 codes.
How many ZIP codes are in the SEATTLE - TACOMA DMA?
US5 currently lists 415 indexable ZIP codes for DMA 819 (SEATTLE - TACOMA). Counts can change as geography publishes update.
What is the average income in the SEATTLE - TACOMA market?
The average of ZIP median household incomes in SEATTLE - TACOMA is about $96,541 (about 28% above the U.S. median ($75,149)). Individual neighborhoods vary — sort the ZIP table by income to compare.
Is a DMA the same as a metro area or area code?
No. DMAs are Nielsen media markets built mainly from county groupings for TV advertising. Metro statistical areas, telephone area codes, and ZIP codes use different boundaries. The same city can sit in one DMA, multiple area codes, and many ZIP codes.
How does US5 map ZIPs to DMA 819?
US5 joins each published ZIP profile to a DMA code from the spatial dictionary (Nielsen market membership summarized onto ZIP geography). This page lists indexable ZIPs with that code so you can move from the market overview into local demographics.
What cities are in the SEATTLE - TACOMA DMA?
Larger population clusters on US5 for SEATTLE - TACOMA include Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Bellevue, WA, Bellingham, WA, and Auburn, WA. Open linked ZIP pages for neighborhood-level demographics.