98126 — Seattle, WA
Electrical Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98126 has moderate owner occupancy (61%) with a median household income of $116K and a median home value of $784K — earning a high Electrical targeting score of 86/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98126
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Seattle |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 22,975 |
| Total Households | 10,248 |
| Median Household Income | $116K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,209 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61% |
| Median Home Value | $784K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 53% |
| Median Resident Age | 38 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1961 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 64% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 23% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 14% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98126 score 86/100 for Electrical?▾
The score of 86/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 61% (x1.2); +5 10,248 households; +5 median income $116K. Each signal is weighted for the Electrical vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98126 to my Electrical service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Electrical operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98126. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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