| Official Zip Code Name | Seattle |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 206 |
| Current Population: | 20698 |
| Racial Majority: | White 64.1% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 27.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $63189 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $103220 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 3 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.54982000, -122.37406600 |
The current unemployment level in 98126 is 2.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98126 increased to 20698 from 18906 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98126 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 98126 public schools is Black. 71.6% of students in 98126 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13876 | 64.1% | 13707 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 2760 | 12.75% | 2382 | +16% |
| Hispanic | 1526 | 7.05% | 1520 | +0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 190 | 0.88% | 176 | +8% |
| Asian | 1930 | 8.92% | 1823 | +6% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.13% | 137 | -80% |
| Other Race | 39 | 0.14% | 39 | -23% |
| Two Or More Races | 914 | 6.04% | 914 | +43% |
| White | 21.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 27.1% |
| Hispanic | 25.2% |
| Asian | 17.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 2.3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20698 | 18906 |
| Male Population | 47.50% | |
| Female Population | 52.50% | |
| Total Households | 9190 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 71.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $63189 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 39.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 26.40% |
| 98126 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 7 | Pramila Jayapal | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98126 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 35 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 45 | 39 | 35 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.47 | 4.2 | 3.94 | 2.57 | 1.73 | 1.55 | .85 | 1.05 | 1.65 | 3.24 | 5.69 | 5.65 | 37.58 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98126 | |
|---|---|
| West Seattle High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98126 | |
|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98126 | |
|---|---|
| Gatewood Elementary School | King |
| Lafayette Elementary School | King |
| Schmitz Park Elementary School | King |
| Alki |
| Arbor Heights |
| Fairmount Park |
| Fauntleroy |
| Gatewood |
| Genesee |
| High Point |
| North Admiral |
| North Delridge |
| Roxhill |