What city is ZIP code 98198?

98198 is a Seattle, Washington ZIP code. Des Moines, Normandy Park and Seatac are also accepted as the city name.

What county is 98198 in?

ZIP code 98198 is in King County, Washington.

What time zone is ZIP code 98198 in?

98198 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).

What area code is 98198?

Phone numbers in ZIP code 98198 use area codes 206 and 253.

What is the population of ZIP code 98198?

About 40,463 people live in ZIP code 98198, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

What is the median income in 98198?

The median household income in 98198 is $86,239 a year, higher than 51% of Washington ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes are near 98198?

The nearest ZIP codes to 98198 are 98032 (Kent, 1.7 miles), 98148 (Seattle, 3.6 miles), 98035 (Kent, 3.7 miles) and 98064 (Kent, 3.7 miles).

ZIP code 98198

Where is ZIP code 98198?

Seattle, Washington

King County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 98198 belongs to Seattle, Washington in King County. 98198 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 codes 206 and 253. About 40,463 people live in the 98198 area, where the median household income is $86,239. The closest ZIP codes are 98032 (Kent, 1.7 mi southeast), 98148 (Seattle, 3.6 mi north) and 98035 (Kent, 3.7 mi east).

ZIP code	98198
Type	Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
Status	Active
City	Seattle
Also accepted	Des Moines, Normandy Park, Seatac
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Time zone	Pacific Time · now
Area codes	206, 253
Coordinates	47.3929, -122.3129 map
3-digit prefix	981

Population and income in 98198

Population	40,463 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes
People per square mile	5,237 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes
Median age	36.1 years · lower than 79% of Washington ZIP codes
Men / women	50% / 50%
Median household income	$86,239 · higher than 51% of Washington ZIP codes
Income per person	$41,819
Below the poverty line	13%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	31% of adults 25+
Median home value	$589,500 · higher than 72% of Washington ZIP codes
Median rent	$1,814 a month
Housing units	15,275
Households	14,588 (2.67 people on average)
Owners / renters	55% / 45%
Land area	7.73 sq mi (plus 0.93 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98198. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 98198

ZIP code	City	Distance	Type
98032	Kent, WA	1.7 mi SE	Standard
98148	Seattle, WA	3.6 mi N	Standard
98035	Kent, WA	3.7 mi E	PO Box only
98064	Kent, WA	3.7 mi E	PO Box only
98158	Seattle, WA	3.9 mi N	Standard
98188	Seattle, WA	4.3 mi NE	Standard
98166	Seattle, WA	4.4 mi NW	Standard
98030	Kent, WA	4.8 mi E	Standard
98063	Federal Way, WA	4.9 mi S	PO Box only
98003	Federal Way, WA	5 mi S	Standard
98089	Kent, WA	5.2 mi E	PO Box only
98031	Kent, WA	5.6 mi E	Standard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98198 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 98198

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
SEATTLE WA 98198

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DES MOINES, NORMANDY PARK and SEATAC as the city name for 98198. Avoid Redondo Beach: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98198-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 98198?: 98198 is a Seattle, Washington ZIP code. Des Moines, Normandy Park and Seatac are also accepted as the city name.
What county is 98198 in?: ZIP code 98198 is in King County, Washington.
What time zone is ZIP code 98198 in?: 98198 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
What area code is 98198?: Phone numbers in ZIP code 98198 use area codes 206 and 253.
What is the population of ZIP code 98198?: About 40,463 people live in ZIP code 98198, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 98198?: The median household income in 98198 is $86,239 a year, higher than 51% of Washington ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 98198?: The nearest ZIP codes to 98198 are 98032 (Kent, 1.7 miles), 98148 (Seattle, 3.6 miles), 98035 (Kent, 3.7 miles) and 98064 (Kent, 3.7 miles).