Seattle city, WA

ZIP 98144 — 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 (98144)

Median Income

$94,051

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,775

Wealth inflow

Population

33,048

Unemployment

3.3%

0.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,775 for ZIP 98144 (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

3.3%-10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.7%+0% vs US avg

787

Establishments

11,888

Employees

~15 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, mining0.2%
Construction2.5%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade9.2%
Transportation, utilities2.9%
Information7.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management22.7%
Education, health care, social21.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.1%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98144 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.4%, median income fell 8.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.1%.

Median Income

$94,051

+25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate