98040 — Mercer Island, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98040 has moderate owner occupancy (67%) with a median household income of $219K and a median home value of $2.0M — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 87/100. The high single-family detached share (67%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98040
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Mercer Island |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 25,307 |
| Total Households | 10,068 |
| Median Household Income | $219K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,746 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67% |
| Median Home Value | $2.0M |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 67% |
| Median Resident Age | 46 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1974 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 71% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 20% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98040 score 87/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 87/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 67% (x1.2); +6 10,068 households; +6 median income $219K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control 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 98040 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98040. 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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