Area Code 206 Map & Demographics

Area Code 206 Map

Area Code 206 Map

Area Code 206 Overview

$72,063
PER CAPITA INCOME
$161,021
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$119,522
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,086
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
19.70
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,297,232
TOTAL POPULATION
660,986
MALE POPULATION
636,246
FEMALE POPULATION
103.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
764,240
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Area Code 206

Income Overview in Area Code 206

Per Capita Income in Area Code 206 is $72,063, while median incomes of families and households are $161,021 and $119,522 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,297,232$72,063
Median Family Income291,728$161,021
Mean Family Income291,728$8,813,426
Median Household Income563,803$119,522
Mean Household Income563,803$6,880,107
Income Deficit291,728$11,086
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,297,23228.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,297,23271.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,297,23219.70

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 206

Average Earnings in Area Code 206 are $66,398, $82,894 for men and $54,929 for women, a difference of 33.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 206
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male444,846 (54.5%)$82,894
Female371,297 (45.5%)$54,929
Total816,143 (100.0%)$66,398

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 206

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 206 are $100,000+ for men (176,449 | 39.7%) and $100,000+ for women (91,769 | 24.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 206
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,761 (2.9%)16,887 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9999,568 (2.1%)12,139 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,262 (2.3%)12,118 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,300 (1.6%)8,605 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,873 (1.8%)9,509 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,417 (1.2%)7,733 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4995,991 (1.3%)7,747 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,805 (1.1%)6,070 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4996,557 (1.5%)6,940 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9998,224 (1.8%)8,125 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99912,460 (2.8%)13,788 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99915,030 (3.4%)16,331 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99915,693 (3.5%)15,368 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,492 (3.5%)16,439 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99916,055 (3.6%)16,202 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,731 (3.3%)13,625 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99927,196 (6.1%)24,162 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99923,751 (5.3%)23,271 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99949,231 (11.1%)44,469 (12.0%)
$100,000+176,449 (39.7%)91,769 (24.7%)
Total444,846 (100.0%)371,297 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206

Average earnings in Area Code 206 are $3,979,117 for men and $2,655,906 for women, a difference of 33.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $5,563,948, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $1,196,926. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $3,753,004, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $816,401.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$1,196,926$816,401
High School Diploma$1,853,809$1,495,924
College or Associate's Degree$2,387,279$1,841,772
Bachelor's Degree$4,296,307$2,873,854
Graduate Degree$5,563,948$3,753,004
Total$3,979,117$2,655,906

Family Income in Area Code 206

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 206

According to the Area Code 206 family income data, there are 4,670,274 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,600.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 131,278 families (45.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 206
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000255,84587.7%
$10,000 to $14,999131,27845.0%
$15,000 to $24,999336,654115.4%
$25,000 to $34,999453,345155.4%
$35,000 to $49,999563,035193.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,133,072388.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,087,270372.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,157,620739.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,754,744601.5%
$200,000+4,670,2741,600.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 206

4-person families (55,301 | 19.0%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 206 with $194,416 per family, while 2-person families (144,821 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $69,005 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 206
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families144,821 (49.6%)$138,011
3-Person Families67,275 (23.1%)$168,352
4-Person Families55,301 (19.0%)$194,416
5-Person Families16,226 (5.6%)$193,088
6-Person Families5,025 (1.7%)$158,414
7+ Person Families3,080 (1.1%)$162,283
Total291,728 (100.0%)$161,021

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 206

The median family income in Area Code 206 is $161,021, with families comprising 3+ earners (26,047) having the highest median family income of $201,459, while families with no earners (30,290) have the lowest median family income of $72,759, accounting for 8.9% and 10.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 206
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners30,290 (10.4%)$72,759
1 Earner86,724 (29.7%)$124,886
2 Earners148,667 (51.0%)$191,059
3+ Earners26,047 (8.9%)$201,459
Total291,728 (100.0%)$161,021

Household Income in Area Code 206

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 206

With 6,197,323 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 206, accounting for 1,099.2% of all households. In contrast, only 722,232 households (128.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 206
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000918,435162.9%
$10,000 to $14,999722,232128.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,041,344184.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,066,715189.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,721,854305.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993,076,673545.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,493,137442.2%
$100,000 to $149,9994,099,975727.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,902,458514.8%
$200,000+6,197,3231,099.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 206

The median household income in Area Code 206 is $119,522, with the highest median household income of $138,418 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 250,268 households (44.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $65,883, with 28,144 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 206
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28,144 (5.0%)$65,883
25 to 44 Years250,268 (44.4%)$138,418
45 to 64 Years173,667 (30.8%)$134,064
65+ Years111,724 (19.8%)$71,548
Total563,803 (100.0%)$119,522

Poverty in Area Code 206

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 206

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 10.1% for females among the residents of Area Code 206, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,747 males (20.5%) and 12,915 females (25.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,660 (8.3%)3,126 (9.8%)
5 Years571 (9.0%)382 (6.7%)
6 to 11 Years4,093 (10.6%)3,439 (9.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,348 (7.8%)1,874 (9.8%)
15 Years456 (7.1%)504 (8.4%)
16 and 17 Years675 (6.5%)1,087 (9.7%)
18 to 24 Years10,747 (20.5%)12,915 (25.9%)
25 to 34 Years9,179 (6.5%)10,335 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,638 (6.1%)7,448 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,703 (6.8%)5,113 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years6,357 (8.9%)6,532 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,521 (8.7%)5,139 (9.0%)
75 Years and over2,592 (9.4%)5,179 (12.8%)
Total55,540 (8.6%)63,073 (10.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 206

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 206, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,546 (91.7%)28,786 (90.2%)
5 Years5,744 (91.0%)5,347 (93.3%)
6 to 11 Years34,523 (89.4%)32,182 (90.3%)
12 to 14 Years15,838 (92.2%)17,209 (90.2%)
15 Years5,972 (92.9%)5,501 (91.6%)
16 and 17 Years9,761 (93.5%)10,140 (90.3%)
18 to 24 Years41,668 (79.5%)36,915 (74.1%)
25 to 34 Years132,139 (93.5%)114,445 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years102,533 (93.9%)89,613 (92.3%)
45 to 54 Years78,509 (93.2%)71,718 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years64,901 (91.1%)61,348 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years47,593 (91.3%)51,770 (91.0%)
75 Years and over24,949 (90.6%)35,279 (87.2%)
Total593,676 (91.4%)560,253 (89.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 206

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 206 show that 2.8% or 6,633 of the total 233,162 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.0%, comprising of 230 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 1,867 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 206
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children131,098 (97.5%)3,421 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children84,154 (97.8%)1,867 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children10,507 (90.4%)1,115 (9.6%)
5 or more Children770 (77.0%)230 (23.0%)
Total226,529 (97.2%)6,633 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 206

According to the poverty data in Area Code 206, 9.3% or 1,863 single-father households and 16.7% or 6,419 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (49.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 187 households (76.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 206
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children802 (8.4%)1,542 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children775 (8.3%)3,705 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children227 (25.0%)985 (50.7%)
5 or more Children59 (49.6%)187 (76.0%)
Total1,863 (9.3%)6,419 (16.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 206

The poverty data for Area Code 206 shows that 6,633 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 8,282 of the single-parent households (14.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 230 households (23.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 246 household (67.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 206
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,421 (2.5%)2,344 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,867 (2.2%)4,480 (15.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,115 (9.6%)1,212 (42.5%)
5 or more Children230 (23.0%)246 (67.4%)
Total6,633 (2.8%)8,282 (14.1%)

Race in Area Code 206

The most populous races in Area Code 206 are White / Caucasian (799,691 | 61.7%), Asian (231,615 | 17.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (116,173 | 9.0%).
Race in Area Code 206
Race# Population% Population
Asian231,61517.8%
Black / African American85,6056.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific5,9200.5%
Hispanic or Latino116,1739.0%
Native / Alaskan7,4820.6%
White / Caucasian799,69161.7%
Two or more Races116,0488.9%
Some other Race50,8713.9%
Total1,297,232100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 206

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 206 are German (173,179 | 13.4%), English (142,772 | 11.0%), Irish (128,062 | 9.9%), Indian (Asian) (80,369 | 6.2%), and Mexican (71,434 | 5.5%), together accounting for 45.9% of all Area Code 206 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 206
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan9400.1%
African7,5610.6%
Alaska Native3490.0%
Alaskan Athabascan2180.0%
Albanian2290.0%
Aleut3430.0%
Alsatian450.0%
American32,6552.5%
Apache5860.1%
Arab11,2480.9%
Argentinean1,3790.1%
Armenian1,7480.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2500.0%
Australian1,0050.1%
Austrian3,2710.3%
Bahamian1030.0%
Bangladeshi1,3130.1%
Barbadian360.0%
Basque5520.0%
Belgian1,4610.1%
Belizean690.0%
Bermudan190.0%
Bhutanese25,0871.9%
Blackfeet1,6160.1%
Bolivian5940.1%
Brazilian2,5430.2%
British15,1151.2%
British West Indian870.0%
Bulgarian1,3940.1%
Burmese21,7431.7%
Cajun3120.0%
Cambodian8040.1%
Canadian5,4900.4%
Cape Verdean350.0%
Carpatho Rusyn320.0%
Celtic3820.0%
Central American15,7901.2%
Central American Indian1,2370.1%
Cherokee4,0830.3%
Cheyenne560.0%
Chickasaw2710.0%
Chilean1,0520.1%
Chinese2570.0%
Chippewa1,0010.1%
Choctaw1,0630.1%
Colombian2,8060.2%
Colville2560.0%
Comanche1670.0%
Costa Rican4550.0%
Cree2150.0%
Creek5040.0%
Croatian3,4930.3%
Crow950.0%
Cuban2,0430.2%
Cypriot400.0%
Czech6,4810.5%
Czechoslovakian1,4110.1%
Danish10,3210.8%
Delaware820.0%
Dominican5610.0%
Dutch16,4741.3%
Dutch West Indian160.0%
Eastern European6,8380.5%
Ecuadorian8060.1%
Egyptian1,3200.1%
English142,77211.0%
Estonian3940.0%
Ethiopian15,2911.2%
European49,1283.8%
Fijian2440.0%
Filipino6,3470.5%
Finnish6,7610.5%
French34,9652.7%
French American Indian5090.0%
French Canadian7,0250.5%
German173,17913.4%
German Russian2230.0%
Ghanaian4310.0%
Greek6,4210.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,2360.2%
Guatemalan4,6220.4%
Guyanese2410.0%
Haitian7160.1%
Honduran3,2780.3%
Hopi990.0%
Hungarian4,8290.4%
Icelander1,3340.1%
Indian (Asian)80,3696.2%
Indonesian1,3310.1%
Inupiat1790.0%
Iranian6,9120.5%
Iraqi1,3140.1%
Irish128,0629.9%
Iroquois3170.0%
Israeli1,2200.1%
Italian51,6114.0%
Jamaican1,2650.1%
Japanese6,0450.5%
Jordanian8990.1%
Kenyan1,4580.1%
Kiowa370.0%
Korean42,7333.3%
Laotian1,3110.1%
Latvian1,2340.1%
Lebanese2,6210.2%
Liberian200.0%
Lithuanian3,6700.3%
Lumbee130.0%
Luxembourger1620.0%
Macedonian2960.0%
Malaysian2,2390.2%
Maltese610.0%
Marshallese2850.0%
Mexican71,4345.5%
Mexican American Indian2,8520.2%
Mongolian5860.1%
Moroccan9440.1%
Native Hawaiian3,8170.3%
Navajo5520.0%
Nepalese3000.0%
New Zealander5580.0%
Nicaraguan7330.1%
Nigerian1,0640.1%
Northern European8,5890.7%
Norwegian50,8913.9%
Okinawan4000.0%
Osage1300.0%
Ottawa460.0%
Pakistani3,4760.3%
Palestinian7110.1%
Panamanian7050.1%
Paraguayan1160.0%
Pennsylvania German3390.0%
Peruvian2,4080.2%
Pima190.0%
Polish28,2802.2%
Portuguese5,2230.4%
Potawatomi1350.0%
Pueblo2450.0%
Puerto Rican5,3100.4%
Puget Sound Salish9410.1%
Romanian4,6610.4%
Russian18,3431.4%
Salvadoran5,7670.4%
Samoan3,6490.3%
Scandinavian10,2140.8%
Scotch-Irish14,1291.1%
Scottish33,8932.6%
Seminole960.0%
Senegalese300.0%
Serbian1,1530.1%
Shoshone1350.0%
Sioux1,0380.1%
Slavic8120.1%
Slovak1,7880.1%
Slovene9810.1%
Somali9,6570.7%
South African9230.1%
South American10,1550.8%
South American Indian3470.0%
Spaniard4,2740.3%
Spanish3,2840.3%
Spanish American690.0%
Spanish American Indian140.0%
Sri Lankan30,4252.4%
Subsaharan African38,4093.0%
Sudanese5090.0%
Swedish37,2042.9%
Swiss6,1970.5%
Syrian6530.1%
Taiwanese140.0%
Thai58,9184.5%
Tlingit-Haida1,1150.1%
Tohono O'Odham90.0%
Tongan860.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4430.0%
Tsimshian2030.0%
Turkish2,4950.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander390.0%
Ugandan1110.0%
Ukrainian8,3300.6%
Uruguayan200.0%
Ute710.0%
Venezuelan9490.1%
Vietnamese6780.1%
Welsh11,6240.9%
West Indian6250.1%
Yakama5740.0%
Yaqui1990.0%
Yugoslavian1,7410.1%
Yup'ik650.0%
Zimbabwean130.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 206

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 206 came from Asia (165,445 | 12.8%), Eastern Asia (62,211 | 4.8%), South Central Asia (49,455 | 3.8%), China (46,202 | 3.6%), and South Eastern Asia (45,856 | 3.5%), together accounting for 28.4% of all Area Code 206 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 206
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan8150.1%
Africa29,6132.3%
Albania840.0%
Argentina7920.1%
Armenia2870.0%
Asia165,44512.8%
Australia1,6900.1%
Austria1780.0%
Azores220.0%
Bangladesh6230.1%
Belarus5120.0%
Belgium1730.0%
Belize1180.0%
Bolivia2570.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,2000.1%
Brazil3,2420.3%
Bulgaria9170.1%
Cambodia2,6300.2%
Cameroon430.0%
Canada12,8941.0%
Caribbean1,8750.1%
Central America33,2352.6%
Chile5140.0%
China46,2023.6%
Colombia1,2200.1%
Congo1250.0%
Costa Rica2780.0%
Croatia1970.0%
Cuba5300.0%
Czechoslovakia6840.1%
Denmark4660.0%
Dominican Republic570.0%
Eastern Africa22,8661.8%
Eastern Asia62,2114.8%
Eastern Europe17,5791.4%
Ecuador3400.0%
Egypt8740.1%
El Salvador2,7070.2%
England2,3880.2%
Eritrea3,0180.2%
Ethiopia10,2490.8%
Europe37,9222.9%
Fiji3710.0%
France1,8760.1%
Germany3,9700.3%
Ghana2860.0%
Greece3370.0%
Guatemala2,9640.2%
Guyana710.0%
Haiti3570.0%
Honduras2,0510.2%
Hong Kong3,0680.2%
Hungary3330.0%
India39,5163.0%
Indonesia9950.1%
Iran4,1850.3%
Iraq1,5440.1%
Ireland1,0290.1%
Israel1,2840.1%
Italy1,0850.1%
Jamaica2360.0%
Japan5,5660.4%
Jordan7240.1%
Kazakhstan2770.0%
Kenya2,5740.2%
Korea9,7960.8%
Kuwait1230.0%
Laos1,3140.1%
Latin America43,6343.4%
Latvia2540.0%
Lebanon6030.1%
Liberia410.0%
Lithuania3330.0%
Malaysia1,1900.1%
Mexico24,5771.9%
Micronesia4370.0%
Middle Africa5100.0%
Moldova3780.0%
Morocco7550.1%
Nepal7430.1%
Netherlands1,0690.1%
Nicaragua2450.0%
Nigeria5140.0%
North Macedonia850.0%
Northern Africa2,4300.2%
Northern Europe10,0710.8%
Norway3570.0%
Oceania4,4090.3%
Pakistan2,2240.2%
Panama2230.0%
Peru1,2210.1%
Philippines17,2821.3%
Poland1,5710.1%
Portugal2950.0%
Romania2,4270.2%
Russia4,1500.3%
Saudi Arabia6780.1%
Scotland5360.0%
Senegal1240.0%
Serbia550.0%
Sierra Leone670.0%
Singapore7950.1%
Somalia5,8920.4%
South Africa1,3970.1%
South America8,5240.7%
South Central Asia49,4553.8%
South Eastern Asia45,8563.5%
Southern Europe2,4310.2%
Spain7140.1%
Sri Lanka1750.0%
Sudan3370.0%
Sweden9560.1%
Switzerland4890.0%
Syria3330.0%
Taiwan7,2680.6%
Thailand2,3540.2%
Trinidad and Tobago5000.0%
Turkey1,2930.1%
Uganda3030.0%
Ukraine3,6700.3%
Uruguay90.0%
Uzbekistan5620.0%
Venezuela6820.1%
Vietnam18,5921.4%
Western Africa1,8150.1%
Western Asia7,7140.6%
Western Europe7,8170.6%
Yemen1730.0%
Zaire3310.0%
Zimbabwe1070.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 206

Sex and Age in Area Code 206

The most populous age groups in Area Code 206 are 30 to 34 Years (72,048 | 10.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (62,560 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32,651 (4.9%)32,346 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years32,255 (4.9%)30,373 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years30,636 (4.6%)31,012 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years31,252 (4.7%)31,396 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years44,389 (6.7%)43,432 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years70,405 (10.6%)62,560 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Years72,048 (10.9%)62,382 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Years60,710 (9.2%)52,586 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years49,032 (7.4%)44,636 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years43,498 (6.6%)40,232 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years41,150 (6.2%)36,688 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years37,528 (5.7%)34,682 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years34,019 (5.1%)33,373 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years30,288 (4.6%)30,656 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years22,376 (3.4%)26,864 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years12,891 (1.9%)16,789 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years7,806 (1.2%)11,189 (1.8%)
85 Years and over8,052 (1.2%)15,050 (2.4%)
Total660,986 (100.0%)636,246 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 206

Median Family Size in Area Code 206

The median family size in Area Code 206 is 2.85 persons per family, with married-couple families (233,162 | 79.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.90488 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20,009 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 206
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple233,162 (79.9%)2.90
Single Male/Father20,009 (6.9%)2.59
Single Female/Mother38,557 (13.2%)2.76
Total Families291,728 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Area Code 206

The median household size in Area Code 206 is 2.24 persons per household, with single male/father households (20,009 | 3.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.00906 persons per household. non-family households (272,075 | 48.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 206
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple233,162 (41.4%)2.94
Single Male/Father20,009 (3.5%)3.01
Single Female/Mother38,557 (6.8%)3.00
Non-family272,075 (48.3%)1.37
Total Households563,803 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 206

Out of a total of 563,803 households in Area Code 206, 291,728 (51.7%) are family households, while 272,075 (48.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 134,649, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 197,733.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 206
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-197,733 (35.1%)
2-Person Households134,649 (23.9%)60,300 (10.7%)
3-Person Households69,672 (12.4%)8,364 (1.5%)
4-Person Households59,263 (10.5%)3,608 (0.6%)
5-Person Households18,320 (3.3%)1,155 (0.2%)
6-Person Households5,815 (1.0%)493 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households4,009 (0.7%)422 (0.1%)
Total291,728 (51.7%)272,075 (48.3%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 206

Fertility by Age in Area Code 206

Average fertility rate in Area Code 206 is 44.8 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.8 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years144 (1.0%)41.5
20 to 34 years8,308 (58.0%)62.8
35 to 50 years5,883 (41.0%)39.0
Total14,335 (100.0%)44.8

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 206

79.0% of women with births (14,335) in Area Code 206 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 206
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years15 (10.4%)129 (89.6%)
20 to 34 years6,282 (75.6%)2,026 (24.4%)
35 to 50 years4,218 (71.7%)1,665 (28.3%)
Total11,322 (79.0%)3,013 (21.0%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 206

Average fertility rate in Area Code 206 is 44.8 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.7 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 44.8 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 206
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,022 (7.1%)44.8
High School Diploma1,538 (10.7%)64.7
College or Associate's Degree2,601 (18.1%)45.3
Bachelor's Degree4,777 (33.3%)45.3
Graduate Degree4,397 (30.7%)61.4
Total14,335 (100.0%)44.8

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 206

21.0% of women with births in Area Code 206 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 80.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 68.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 206
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School325 (31.8%)697 (68.2%)
High School Diploma537 (34.9%)1,001 (65.1%)
College or Associate's Degree1,486 (57.1%)1,115 (42.9%)
Bachelor's Degree3,827 (80.1%)950 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree3,463 (78.8%)934 (21.2%)
Total11,322 (79.0%)3,013 (21.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 206

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 206

Among the 726,800 employed individuals in Area Code 206, private company employees (493,532 | 67.9%), not-for-profit organizations (72,580 | 10.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (39,158 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 206
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees493,53267.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)27,5433.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)39,1585.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations72,58010.0%
Local Government Employees36,8935.1%
State Government Employees36,1565.0%
Federal Government Employees19,6752.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1,2630.2%
Total726,800100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 206

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 206, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,095,506), 69.8% or 764,225 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 38,211 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.3% or 117,368 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 643.7% or 124,234 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19,299 (38.5%)124,234 (643.7%)
20 to 24 Years69,047 (78.6%)336,940 (488.0%)
25 to 29 Years117,366 (88.3%)236,966 (201.9%)
30 to 34 Years115,379 (85.8%)242,762 (210.4%)
35 to 44 Years180,174 (87.1%)268,653 (149.1%)
45 to 54 Years137,404 (85.0%)233,575 (170.0%)
55 to 59 Years56,070 (77.6%)114,329 (203.9%)
60 to 64 Years43,535 (64.6%)90,292 (207.4%)
65 to 74 Years32,704 (29.7%)43,266 (132.3%)
75 Years and over5,303 (7.4%)6,847 (129.1%)
Total764,240 (69.8%)38,193 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 206, 82.2% of individuals (637,640) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (775,529) are in the labor force, with 176.6% or 1,126,072 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.2% or 434,301 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 382.4% or 86,621 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22,653 (62.3%)139,152 (382.4%)
High School Diploma63,550 (72.9%)307,119 (352.1%)
College / Associate Degree130,424 (78.9%)360,856 (218.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher434,318 (89.2%)612,158 (125.8%)
Total637,608 (82.2%)1,369,584 (176.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 206 are Computers, Engineering & Science (139,509 | 18.9%), Management (108,597 | 14.7%), Community & Social Service (97,221 | 13.1%), Computers & Mathematics (95,009 | 12.8%), and Business & Financial (59,416 | 8.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 206

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 206, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.4%), Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (68.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206
OccupationMaleFemale
Management62,715 (57.8%)45,882 (42.2%)
Business & Financial28,017 (47.1%)31,399 (52.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science103,007 (73.8%)36,502 (26.2%)
Computers & Mathematics72,753 (76.6%)22,256 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering21,828 (78.4%)6,002 (21.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8,426 (50.5%)8,244 (49.4%)
Community & Social Service 37,579 (38.7%)59,642 (61.4%)
Education, Arts & Media4,320 (31.5%)9,376 (68.5%)
Legal Services & Support6,577 (48.1%)7,088 (51.9%)
Education Instruction & Library13,773 (32.2%)28,984 (67.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12,909 (47.6%)14,194 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12,631 (29.7%)29,952 (70.3%)
Health Technologists9,836 (28.4%)24,787 (71.6%)
Total (Category)243,949 (54.5%)203,377 (45.5%)
Total (Overall)404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 206 are Food Preparation & Serving (37,367 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (18,613 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (17,351 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15,759 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (7,938 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 206

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 206, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.9%), Security & Protection (74.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (79.7%), Healthcare Support (76.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,143 (23.9%)13,208 (76.1%)
Security & Protection5,939 (74.8%)1,999 (25.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention5,069 (74.3%)1,752 (25.7%)
Law Enforcement870 (77.9%)247 (22.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving20,073 (53.7%)17,294 (46.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9,607 (61.0%)6,152 (39.0%)
Personal Care & Service3,772 (20.3%)14,841 (79.7%)
Total (Category)43,534 (44.9%)53,494 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 206 are Sales & Related (56,495 | 7.6%), and Office & Administration (55,454 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 206

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30,156 (53.4%)26,339 (46.6%)
Office & Administration19,000 (34.3%)36,454 (65.7%)
Total (Category)49,156 (43.9%)62,793 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 206 are Construction & Extraction (19,177 | 2.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9,907 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,116 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 206

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry814 (72.9%)302 (27.1%)
Construction & Extraction18,387 (95.9%)790 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9,109 (91.9%)798 (8.1%)
Total (Category)28,310 (93.7%)1,890 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 206 are Production (19,375 | 2.6%), Transportation (18,740 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (15,151 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 206

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 206
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14,038 (72.5%)5,337 (27.6%)
Transportation15,428 (82.3%)3,312 (17.7%)
Material Moving10,443 (68.9%)4,708 (31.1%)
Total (Category)39,909 (74.9%)13,357 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 206

Employment Industries in Area Code 206

The major employment industries in Area Code 206 include Professional & Scientific (146,442 | 19.8%), Retail Trade (88,745 | 12.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86,619 | 11.7%), Educational Services (63,446 | 8.6%), and Manufacturing (51,445 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 206

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 206

The Area Code 206 industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.1%), and Utilities (74.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.8%), Educational Services (65.2%), and Enterprise Management (51.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 206
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,661 (61.0%)1,063 (39.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction60 (81.1%)14 (18.9%)
Construction26,736 (85.3%)4,615 (14.7%)
Manufacturing36,960 (71.8%)14,485 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade8,374 (64.8%)4,539 (35.1%)
Retail Trade50,708 (57.1%)38,037 (42.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing21,041 (71.6%)8,342 (28.4%)
Utilities2,370 (74.3%)818 (25.7%)
Information24,209 (68.2%)11,294 (31.8%)
Finance & Insurance12,724 (52.5%)11,504 (47.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10,240 (56.6%)7,867 (43.4%)
Professional & Scientific89,750 (61.3%)56,692 (38.7%)
Enterprise Management838 (48.2%)899 (51.8%)
Administrative & Support15,894 (61.6%)9,907 (38.4%)
Educational Services22,096 (34.8%)41,350 (65.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance23,526 (27.2%)63,093 (72.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9,450 (53.6%)8,189 (46.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services25,714 (54.0%)21,905 (46.0%)
Public Administration11,188 (51.9%)10,381 (48.1%)
Total404,858 (54.7%)334,911 (45.3%)

Education in Area Code 206

School Enrollment in Area Code 206

The most common levels of schooling among the 279,606 students in Area Code 206 are college / undergraduate (74,270 | 26.6%), middle school (49,011 | 17.5%), and elementary school (48,775 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 206
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20,3257.3%
Kindergarten12,8984.6%
Elementary School48,77517.4%
Middle School49,01117.5%
High School45,30816.2%
College / Undergraduate74,27026.6%
Graduate / Professional29,01910.4%
Total279,606100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 206

Out of a total of 279,606 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 206, 63,516 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 216,090 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10,446 (65.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28,011 (83.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 206
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,523 (34.6%)10,446 (65.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old47,397 (79.5%)12,231 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds49,351 (81.7%)11,076 (18.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds28,011 (83.5%)5,548 (16.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19,408 (82.5%)4,117 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29,169 (76.0%)9,222 (24.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23,357 (79.0%)6,208 (21.0%)
35 Years and over13,853 (74.7%)4,689 (25.3%)
Total216,090 (77.3%)63,516 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 206

Business (88,211 | 13.8%), engineering (73,523 | 11.5%), social sciences (73,276 | 11.4%), computers & mathematics (61,377 | 9.6%), and science & technology (47,162 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 641,495 individuals in Area Code 206 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 206
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics61,3779.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural44,7507.0%
Physical & Health Sciences22,5113.5%
Psychology28,1854.4%
Social Sciences73,27611.4%
Engineering73,52311.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies8,6171.3%
Science & Technology47,1627.3%
Business88,21113.8%
Education28,6684.5%
Literature & Languages41,4456.5%
Liberal Arts & History33,6025.2%
Visual & Performing Arts39,7976.2%
Communications29,2514.6%
Arts & Humanities21,1203.3%
Total641,495100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 206

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 206

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 206 are males with 2 vehicles (146,437, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (118,839, making up 45.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 206
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle35,904 (9.0%)26,775 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle122,931 (30.9%)106,028 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles146,437 (36.8%)118,839 (36.7%)
3 Vehicles59,421 (14.9%)46,828 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles22,318 (5.6%)16,999 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles10,911 (2.7%)8,162 (2.5%)
Total397,922 (100.0%)323,631 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 206

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 206 are 30 to 34 minutes (91,114 commuters, 16.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (85,255 commuters, 15.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (81,633 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Area Code 206
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9,7391.8%
5 to 9 Minutes35,5066.5%
10 to 14 Minutes58,69710.7%
15 to 19 Minutes81,63314.9%
20 to 24 Minutes85,25515.6%
25 to 29 Minutes43,0857.9%
30 to 34 Minutes91,11416.6%
35 to 39 Minutes19,8403.6%
40 to 44 Minutes29,9785.5%
45 to 59 Minutes52,0889.5%
60 to 89 Minutes30,1875.5%
90 or more Minutes10,7912.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 206

The most common commute times in Area Code 206 are 30 to 34 minutes (51,453 commuters, 17.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (39,661 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 206
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,240 (1.7%)4,499 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes16,986 (5.6%)18,520 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes30,527 (10.1%)28,170 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes43,460 (14.4%)38,173 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes47,446 (15.7%)37,809 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes24,364 (8.1%)18,721 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes51,453 (17.0%)39,661 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes11,703 (3.9%)8,137 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes17,636 (5.8%)12,342 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes30,082 (10.0%)22,006 (9.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16,923 (5.6%)13,264 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes6,483 (2.1%)4,308 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 206

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 206 are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (37,793, 12.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (36,730, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 206
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14,522 (4.8%)6,761 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,331 (3.1%)4,541 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13,227 (4.4%)7,544 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21,294 (7.0%)13,892 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,830 (7.9%)19,108 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,781 (11.5%)32,274 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM33,385 (11.0%)33,306 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM37,793 (12.5%)36,730 (14.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM25,152 (8.3%)23,427 (9.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM36,159 (12.0%)26,006 (10.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13,908 (4.6%)11,259 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,981 (1.7%)4,218 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19,829 (6.6%)14,918 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14,111 (4.7%)11,626 (4.7%)
Total302,303 (100.0%)245,610 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 206

Of the total 563,803 dwellings in Area Code 206, owner-occupied units account for 289,162 (51.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 274,641 (48.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 206
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units289,16251.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units274,64148.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units563,803100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 206
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household197,73335.1%
2-Person Household194,94934.6%
3-Person Household78,03613.8%
4+ Person Household93,08516.5%
Total Housing Units563,803100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 206
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67,232 (34.0%)130,501 (66.0%)
2-Person Household108,203 (55.5%)86,746 (44.5%)
3-Person Household49,792 (63.8%)28,244 (36.2%)
4+ Person Household63,935 (68.7%)29,150 (31.3%)
Total Housing Units289,162 (51.3%)274,641 (48.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 206
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,531 (30.4%)17,262 (69.6%)
High School Diploma22,393 (40.5%)32,887 (59.5%)
College/Associate Degree57,443 (44.9%)70,484 (55.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher201,795 (56.7%)154,008 (43.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 206
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years163,89529.1%
35 to 44 Years114,51720.3%
45 to 54 Years92,08916.3%
55 to 64 Years81,57814.5%
65 to 74 Years66,71811.8%
75 to 84 Years31,1625.5%
85 Years and Over13,8442.5%
Total563,803100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 206

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 206

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 206
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied289,162 (51.3%)$7,047,380
Renter-Occupied274,641 (48.7%)$3,372,325
Average563,803 (100.0%)$5,139,452

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 206

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 206
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,679 (1.3%)9,919 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,048 (0.7%)5,914 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,481 (0.9%)12,869 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,231 (1.1%)8,494 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,308 (1.1%)8,656 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,087 (2.8%)16,623 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,235 (4.2%)26,589 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,407 (9.1%)41,623 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,421 (8.8%)32,963 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99950,066 (17.3%)46,678 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more152,199 (52.6%)64,313 (23.4%)
Total289,162 (100.0%)274,641 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 206

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 206
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,517 (0.9%)7,228 (2.6%)
$300 to $4994,417 (1.5%)5,856 (2.1%)
$500 to $79917,959 (6.2%)5,661 (2.1%)
$800 to $99918,188 (6.3%)6,921 (2.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49938,999 (13.5%)46,776 (17.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99931,099 (10.7%)71,811 (26.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49933,380 (11.5%)59,109 (21.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99933,845 (11.7%)30,976 (11.3%)
$3,000 or more108,758 (37.6%)34,428 (12.5%)
Total289,162 (100.0%)274,641 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 206

Housing Structures in Area Code 206

Housing Structures in Area Code 206
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached270,77148.0%
Single Unit, Attached30,7955.5%
2 Unit Apartments10,0071.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20,3163.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31,2575.5%
10 or more Apartments196,51634.9%
Mobile Home / Other4,1410.7%
Total563,803100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 206

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 206
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached228,235 (84.3%)42,536 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached20,144 (65.4%)10,651 (34.6%)
2 Unit Apartments2,405 (24.0%)7,602 (76.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,585 (12.7%)17,731 (87.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,165 (16.5%)26,092 (83.5%)
10 or more Apartments27,341 (13.9%)169,175 (86.1%)
Mobile Home / Other3,287 (79.4%)854 (20.6%)
Total289,162 (51.3%)274,641 (48.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 206

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 206
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,420 (0.8%)43,418 (15.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms19,787 (6.8%)111,398 (40.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms75,495 (26.1%)83,095 (30.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms91,365 (31.6%)24,138 (8.8%)
8 or more Rooms100,095 (34.6%)12,592 (4.6%)
Total289,162 (100.0%)274,641 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 206

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 206
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas162,663 (56.2%)49,355 (18.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,694 (1.6%)2,706 (1.0%)
Electricity101,354 (35.0%)211,967 (77.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16,219 (5.6%)3,446 (1.3%)
Coal or Coke38 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,549 (1.2%)3,029 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used645 (0.2%)4,138 (1.5%)
Total289,162 (100.0%)274,641 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 206

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 206
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8,709 (3.0%)69,830 (25.4%)
1 Vehicle92,230 (31.9%)132,930 (48.4%)
2 Vehicles123,577 (42.7%)54,859 (20.0%)
3 or more Vehicles64,646 (22.4%)17,022 (6.2%)
Total289,162 (100.0%)274,641 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 206

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 206

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units84,893204,269
Median Property Value$34,012,400$33,915,400
Median Household Income$4,458,305$122,990
Monthly Housing Costs$44,019$106,988
Real Estate Taxes$285,585$2,692

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,684 (2.0%)1,386 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,209 (1.4%)623 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,249 (5.0%)6,369 (3.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99912,203 (14.4%)29,272 (14.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99919,235 (22.7%)47,752 (23.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99918,963 (22.3%)51,592 (25.3%)
$1,000,000 or more27,350 (32.2%)67,275 (32.9%)
Total84,893 (100.0%)204,269 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,208 (3.8%)2,476 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,278 (6.2%)2,519 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,490 (5.3%)3,742 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,441 (7.6%)3,597 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,365 (14.6%)5,794 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,365 (11.0%)14,042 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,537 (17.1%)16,056 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more29,209 (34.4%)35,529 (17.4%)
Total84,893 (100.0%)204,269 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 206

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 206
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,604 (7.8%)7,574,810 (3,708.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,822 (9.2%)16,111 (7.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x8,311 (9.8%)33,937 (16.6%)
4.0x or more61,315 (72.2%)38,835 (19.0%)
Total84,893 (100.0%)204,269 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 206
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,610 (3.1%)895 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,576 (3.0%)3,812 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,49977,166 (90.9%)4,940 (2.4%)
Total84,893 (100.0%)204,269 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 206

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 206

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years75,681 (98.1%)1,445 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years156,408 (97.7%)3,717 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years115,934 (92.7%)9,100 (7.3%)
26 to 34 Years221,031 (91.8%)19,689 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years191,376 (93.1%)14,125 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years152,221 (94.6%)8,662 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years132,224 (95.1%)6,871 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years107,697 (98.8%)1,326 (1.2%)
75 Years and older67,651 (99.5%)348 (0.5%)
Total1,220,223 (94.9%)65,283 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 206

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 206
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born75,681 (98.1%)1,445 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen156,408 (97.7%)3,717 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen115,934 (92.7%)9,100 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 206

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 206
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00081,846 (89.6%)9,534 (10.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999101,516 (90.9%)10,151 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999114,816 (90.8%)11,605 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999109,940 (92.3%)9,188 (7.7%)
$100,000 and over788,432 (97.1%)23,507 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 206

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619,747 (25.6%)58,547 (75.9%)
6 to 18 Years41,170 (25.7%)121,579 (75.9%)
19 to 25 Years18,491 (14.8%)100,788 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years26,072 (10.8%)199,332 (82.8%)
35 to 44 Years23,694 (11.5%)172,529 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years18,621 (11.6%)137,643 (85.6%)
55 to 64 Years24,390 (17.5%)113,357 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years99,468 (91.2%)63,517 (58.3%)
75 Years and over67,106 (98.7%)40,352 (59.3%)
Total338,759 (26.4%)1,007,644 (78.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 206

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 206
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years225 (0.7%)145 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years4,391 (5.5%)2,309 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years11,578 (5.9%)11,733 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years24,087 (9.1%)21,270 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,858 (20.8%)12,012 (21.1%)
75 Years and over11,699 (42.5%)19,836 (49.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 206

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 206: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years173 (0.5%)69 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years145 (0.2%)249 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,355 (0.7%)977 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,624 (2.1%)3,527 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,631 (8.9%)3,486 (6.1%)
75 Years and over6,942 (25.2%)6,998 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 206: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (0.2%)93 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years387 (0.5%)407 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,423 (0.7%)1,683 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years4,376 (1.7%)3,775 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,991 (3.8%)2,052 (3.6%)
75 Years and over2,238 (8.1%)4,004 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 206: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,768 (4.7%)1,624 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years8,199 (4.2%)8,373 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years11,204 (4.3%)10,679 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,573 (4.9%)2,496 (4.4%)
75 Years and over3,662 (13.3%)6,102 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 206: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years489 (0.6%)248 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,312 (0.7%)1,564 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years9,555 (3.6%)9,989 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,090 (9.8%)7,833 (13.8%)
75 Years and over6,682 (24.3%)13,137 (32.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 206: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years814 (1.0%)371 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years985 (0.5%)640 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,364 (1.3%)3,418 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,483 (2.9%)2,054 (3.6%)
75 Years and over2,675 (9.7%)6,252 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Area Code 206

Computing Device Access in Area Code 206

Computing Device Access in Area Code 206
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop504,59989.5%
Smartphone527,44893.5%
Tablet393,17569.7%
No Computing Device15,4702.7%
Total563,803100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 206

Internet Access in Area Code 206
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5190.1%
Broadband Home478,67684.9%
Cellular Data Only40,7197.2%
Satellite Internet17,8683.2%
No Internet35,0436.2%
Total563,803100.0%

Area Code 206 Summary

Geography

Area code 206 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the city of Seattle, Washington and its surrounding areas. It covers the entire city of Seattle, as well as parts of the surrounding King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

Social

Area code 206 is a vibrant and diverse area, with a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. It is home to a variety of neighborhoods, from the hip and trendy Capitol Hill to the more laid-back Ballard. It is also home to a number of universities, including the University of Washington, Seattle University, and Seattle Pacific University.

Economics

Area code 206 is a major economic hub in the Pacific Northwest. It is home to a number of large companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Boeing. It is also home to a number of smaller businesses, ranging from tech startups to local restaurants.

Demographics

Area code 206 is home to a diverse population, with a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds. According to the 2010 census, the population of the area code is approximately 1.7 million people. The majority of the population is white (63.3%), followed by Asian (14.2%), African American (7.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 206?
Per Capita income in Area Code 206 is $72,063.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 206?
Median Family Income in Area Code 206 is $161,021.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 206?
Median Household Income in Area Code 206 is $119,522.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 206?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 206 is 28.8%.
Women in Area Code 206 earn 71.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 206?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 206 is $11,086.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 206 earn $11,086 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 206?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 206 is 19.70.
What is the Total Population of Area Code 206?
Total Population of Area Code 206 is 1,297,232.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 206?
Total Male Population of Area Code 206 is 660,986.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 206?
Total Female Population of Area Code 206 is 636,246.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 206?
There are 103.89 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 206.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 206?
There are 96.26 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 206.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 206?
Median Population Age in Area Code 206 is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 206
Average Family Size in Area Code 206 is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 206
Average Household Size in Area Code 206 is 2.2 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 206?
There are 764,240 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 206.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 206?
69.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 206.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 206?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 206 is 5.0%.