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Zip Code 98136 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    14,544
  • Density
    6,327 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $462,400
  • Med. Rent
    $1,135

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 98136 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#845 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $51,015.00
#900 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 13.89%
#1,007 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 20.18%
#1,226 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 6,327
#1,236 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 4.89%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 98136 is 14,544 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.13 | Zip Code 98136 land area is 2.2989 sq. miles | Population density is 6,326.50 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 42.3
Median Age - Male 41.7
Median Age - Female 43.1

Median age of zip code 98136 is 8.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 13.7% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 98136 is 10% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 16.5% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 98136 median age is 8.3% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 11.9% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 12853
Black or African American population 283
Asian population 674
American Indian and Alaska Native population 71
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 57
Other population 37

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.3% Czech 0.6%
Danish 1.9% Dutch 1.9%
English 15.6% French No Basque 3.8%
French Canadian 0.8% German 21%
Greek 0.5% Hungarian 0.6%
Irish 15.2% Italian 4.4%
Lithuanian 0.2% Norwegian 7.6%
Polish 4.4% Portuguese 0.8%
Russian 1.7% Scotch-Irish 2.3%
Scottish 4.9% Slovak 0.3%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 4.5%
Swiss 1.1% Ukrainian 0.3%
USA 2.8% Welsh 1.3%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 25.8%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3374
Married couples 79.28%
Other couples 20.72%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 7.82% 18.53%
$30,000 and $50,000 6.88% 12.77%
$50,000 and $100,000 25.55% 26.21%
$100,000 and $200,000 39.57% 29.07%
$200,000 or more 20.18% 13.41%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 91.91%
Spanish language 1.71%
Other European language 3.45%
Asian language 2.51%
Other language 0.42%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6897
Detached housing units 69.33%
Attached housing units 4.57%
2 units 0.46%
3 - 4 units 2.99%
5 - 9 units 2.71%
10 - 19 units 6.51%
20 - 49 units 9.25%
50 or more units 4.18%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 74.74%
Use public transportation 13.89%
Use Motorcycle 0.27%
Use bicycle 1.26%
Walk to work 1.38%
Work at home 8.46%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.6%
Attend Public School 9.8%
Attend college undergraduate program 3.02%
Attent graduate studies 1.49%
Not enrolled in school 82.1%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 0.75%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 2.42%
High school diploma 13.74%
Some college, no degree 23.65%
Associate degree 10.92%
Bachelor's degree 43.56%
Graduate or professional degree 4.97%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 93.85%
Housing vacant 6.15%
Housing occupied by owner 67.91%
Housing occupied by tenant 32.09%
Total Rented Units 2213
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,014
Median Gross Rent $1,135
Median Home Value $462,400

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 98136 median gross rent is 11.93% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $770
1 Bedroom $880
2 Bedrooms $1,060
3 Bedrooms $1,500
4 Bedrooms $1,830
AVERAGE RENT $1,208

Average rent in zip code 98136 ($1,208.00) is 10% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 29.2% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 98136 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 10.3% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 10% lower, two bedroom rent is 10% lower, three bedroom rent is 9.9% lower, four bedroom rent is 10% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 7349
Detached housing units 67.68%
Attached housing units 4.29%
2 units 0.98%
3 - 4 units 2.8%
5 - 9 units 4.08%
10 - 19 units 6.76%
20 - 49 units 9.31%
50 or more units 3.92%
Mobile homes 0.18%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $21,103,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $16,370,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $4,732,900

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Zip Codes Near 98136

Zip Code City County Distance
98001 Auburn King 2.44 ml
98045 North Bend King 5.89 ml
98065 Snoqualmie King 7.04 ml
98038 Maple Valley King 7.87 ml
98024 Fall City King 9.25 ml
98027 Issaquah King 10.61 ml
98055 Renton King 11.12 ml
98010 Black Diamond King 12.34 ml
98051 Ravensdale King 12.36 ml
98029 Issaquah King 13.79 ml