Quick answer
Zip 98109 covers Queen Anne / South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. 1BR rent citywide: $2,100/mo. Median home: $780K.
WA · Zip Code · 2026
98109 — Queen Anne / South Lake Union
Amazon HQ proximity (South Lake Union), Kerry Park views, excellent walkability. Premium Seattle zip with tech worker concentration.
1BR rent
$2,100/mo
2BR rent
$2,750/mo
Median home
$780K
Walk Score
74/100
Seattle Context
Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing anchor it, but the tech ecosystem runs deep — Expedia, Tableau, Zillow, Redfin, Valve, and hundreds of startups. No state income tax saves a $200K earner $15–22K/year vs California. The gray overcast October through April, not the rain volume, is what actually gets people.
Top industries
- • Tech
- • Aerospace
- • Healthcare
- • E-commerce
Best for
- • tech workers
- • outdoor enthusiasts
- • high earners
- • coffee aficionados
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in zip code 98109?
Zip code 98109 covers Queen Anne / South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. Citywide median 1BR rent is $2,100/mo, 2BR $2,750/mo. Amazon HQ proximity (South Lake Union), Kerry Park views, excellent walkability. Premium Seattle zip with tech worker concentration.
What neighborhood is zip code 98109?
Zip code 98109 covers Queen Anne / South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. Amazon HQ proximity (South Lake Union), Kerry Park views, excellent walkability. Premium Seattle zip with tech worker concentration.
What is the average rent in 98109?
Rent in 98109 (Queen Anne / South Lake Union, Seattle) tracks closely with citywide medians: 1BR around $2,100/mo, 2BR $2,750/mo. Queen Anne / South Lake Union is typically above the citywide median due to its desirability.
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