ZIP Code 98112 — Seattle, WA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 98112 (Seattle, Washington) is worth about $1,362,000 at roughly $716 per square foot — 68% more expensive than the Seattle median and 363% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$1,362,000

Typical home value

$716

Price per sq ft

#1 of 23

Seattle ZIPs by value

+68%

vs Seattle median

How 98112 compares

ZIP 98112 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Seattle: its typical home value of $1,362,000 ranks #1 of the 23 Seattle ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $446,000 in 98134 to $1,362,000 in 98112). Per square foot it costs about $716, against $573 for Seattle as a whole, $317 for Washington, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 98112	$1,362,000	$716
Seattle, WA	$811,000	$573
Washington	$519,500	$317
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 98112

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $716 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$716,000
1,500 sq ft	$1,074,000
2,000 sq ft	$1,432,000
2,500 sq ft	$1,790,000
3,000 sq ft	$2,148,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 98112

To buy the typical $1,362,000 home in ZIP 98112 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $371,000 a year (about $8,650 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $440,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$68,100	$10,750/mo	$461,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$136,200	$10,270/mo	$440,000/yr
20%	$272,400	$8,650/mo	$371,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 98112

At about $716 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 98112:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$750k	1050 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$1.00M	1400 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$1.50M	2090 sq ft	around the typical home here
$2.00M	2790 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$3.00M	4190 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 98112 home.

Estimate a specific home in 98112

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 98112 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Seattle ZIP codes by home value

Where 98112 sits among Seattle’s 23 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	98112 (this page)	$1,362,000	$716
2	98199	$1,249,000	$536
3	98105	$1,171,000	$578
4	98115	$1,050,000	$573
5	98119	$1,045,000	$568
6	98116	$1,001,000	$612
7	98117	$979,000	$566
8	98136	$936,000	$563
9	98103	$910,000	$578
10	98107	$849,000	$574
11	98122	$821,000	$598
12	98125	$811,000	$484
13	98144	$776,000	$505
14	98109	$772,000	$600
15	98102	$759,000	$642
16	98126	$754,000	$465
17	98118	$735,000	$483
18	98108	$690,000	$461
19	98106	$662,000	$456
20	98101	$567,000	$776
21	98104	$545,000	$650
22	98121	$545,000	$657
23	98134	$446,000	$400

ZIP 98112 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 98112? +

The typical home in ZIP 98112 (Seattle, WA) is worth about $1,362,000 as of 2026. That is 68% more expensive than the Seattle median of $811,000 and 363% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 98112? +

About $716 per square foot in 98112, versus $573 across Seattle and $317 across Washington. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $1,074,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $1,790,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 98112? +

For the typical $1,362,000 home in ZIP 98112, a household income of about $371,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $440,000; with 5% down about $461,000.

Is 98112 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Seattle, 98112 ranks #1 of 23 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the pricier ZIP codes in Seattle. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Seattle home values page, all Washington cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.