ZIP code 98126
Where is ZIP code 98126?
Seattle, Washington
King County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98126 belongs to Seattle, Washington in King County. 98126 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 206. About 22,975 people live in the 98126 area, where the median household income is $116,466. The closest ZIP codes are 98136 (Seattle, 0.7 mi southwest), 98106 (Seattle, 1.1 mi southeast) and 98116 (Seattle, 2.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98126 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Seattle |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 206 |
| Coordinates | 47.5444, -122.3735 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 981 |
Population and income in 98126
| Population | 22,975 · higher than 74% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7,418 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.6 years · lower than 71% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $116,466 · higher than 84% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $69,327 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $783,700 · higher than 87% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,802 a month |
| Housing units | 11,029 |
| Households | 10,248 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi (plus 0.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98126. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98126
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98136 | Seattle, WA | 0.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 98106 | Seattle, WA | 1.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 98116 | Seattle, WA | 2.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 98108 | Seattle, WA | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 98146 | Seattle, WA | 3.2 mi S | Standard |
| 98134 | Seattle, WA | 3.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 98144 | Seattle, WA | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 98194 | Seattle, WA | 4.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98118 | Seattle, WA | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98104 | Seattle, WA | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 98164 | Seattle, WA | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 98111 | Seattle, WA | 4.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98126 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98126
123 MAIN ST
SEATTLE WA 98126
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Westwood Village: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98126-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Seattle, WA
- 98101
- 98102
- 98103
- 98104
- 98105
- 98106
- 98107
- 98108
- 98109
- 98111
- 98112
- 98113
- 98114
- 98115
- 98116
- 98117
- 98118
- 98119
- 98121
- 98122
- 98124
- 98125
- 98127
- 98129
- 98131
- 98133
- 98134
- 98136
- 98138
- 98139
- 98141
- 98144
- 98145
- 98146
- 98148
- 98154
- 98155
- 98158
- 98160
- 98161
- 98164
- 98165
- 98166
- 98168
- 98170
- 98174
- 98175
- 98177
- 98178
- 98181
- 98185
- 98188
- 98190
- 98191
- 98194
- 98195
- 98198
- 98199
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98126?
- 98126 is a Seattle, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98126 in?
- ZIP code 98126 is in King County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98126 in?
- 98126 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98126?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98126 use area code 206.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98126?
- About 22,975 people live in ZIP code 98126, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98126?
- The median household income in 98126 is $116,466 a year, higher than 84% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98126?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98126 are 98136 (Seattle, 0.7 miles), 98106 (Seattle, 1.1 miles), 98116 (Seattle, 2.3 miles) and 98108 (Seattle, 2.8 miles).