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Zip Code 98119

WA · Population: 25,906

B+
72/100
75
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98119

Zip code 98119 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 25,906 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $112,865 and home values around $953,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$112,865
Home Value
$953,100
Rent
$1,917/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
71.7%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
40.3%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).