98178 — Seattle, WA
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98178 has moderate owner occupancy (67%) with a median household income of $100K and a median home value of $660K — earning a high Professional Services targeting score of 88/100. The high single-family detached share (73%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98178
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Seattle |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 26,748 |
| Total Households | 9,349 |
| Median Household Income | $100K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,236 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67% |
| Median Home Value | $660K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 73% |
| Median Resident Age | 40 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1961 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 74% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 19% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 6% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98178 score 88/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 88/100 is driven by: +4 owner-occupied 67% (x0.3); +5 9,349 households (x0.5); +10 median income $100K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services 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 98178 to my Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98178. 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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