The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98188 sells for about $608,819, or $324 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 6 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 98188 — SeaTac
The 98188 housing market is currently experiencing strong price appreciation, with a 21.8% year-over-year increase in median sale price. While inventory remains tight, the market is showing signs of competitive activity, driven by its strategic location near major employment hubs and transit infrastructure.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and airport-related employees seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Seattle core, as well as investors targeting the rental market.
Median prices moved up 21.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 6 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98188, King County WA
Crime trends in the SeaTac area are generally consistent with regional urban patterns, with property crime remaining a primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the 98188 area are part of the Highline School District, which serves a diverse student population and faces ongoing challenges in academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard Pacific Northwest climate risks, including potential for windstorms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and ongoing commercial development in the SeaTac and Tukwila corridors.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, emergency services, and county infrastructure.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Link Light Rail and major highway corridors like I-5 and SR 518, providing direct access to downtown Seattle and Bellevue.
The area features access to Angle Lake Park, which offers swimming, fishing, and picnic facilities, alongside various local shopping centers and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the area's proximity to major employment hubs, with steady rent growth and low vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily anchored by the aviation and logistics sectors centered around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with significant retail and hospitality presence.
The area is served by the Sound Transit Link Light Rail and major arterial highways, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on transit-oriented projects near the light rail stations and commercial revitalization along the International Boulevard corridor.
King County Department of Assessments manages property valuations using a mass appraisal system based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including Highline School District, King County Library System, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk profiles, with market health remaining stable.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.912.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.11.5 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.32.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade41.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.910.5 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.710.1 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.512.4 mi
- Lumen Field4.610.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.711.6 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.318.3 mi
- Space Needle4.612.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.4 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.41.4 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.84.9 mi
- Seattle Aquarium4.311.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.4 mi
- Gas Works Park4.713.8 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.84.9 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.712.3 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.512.3 mi
- Kerry Park4.813 mi
- Seward Park4.87.1 mi
- Olympic Sculpture Park4.512.1 mi
- Bellevue Downtown Park4.811.9 mi
- Bellevue Botanical Garden4.712.1 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.56.1 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.53.9 mi
- Lakewood Marina4.48 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.14.8 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.38.2 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.48.8 mi
- Maplewood Golf Course4.35.9 mi
- Washington National Golf Club4.111.6 mi
- Bellevue Square4.512.1 mi
- Pike Place Market4.611.4 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.41.4 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.610.4 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.210.6 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.40.9 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.56.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.612.7 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.521.3 mi
- The Club SEA2.71.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a swimming beach, boat launch, and playground.
Local retail and dining hub serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).