Where is Seattle, WA?
Seattle is a city found in Washington, The United States Of America. It is located 47.61 latitude and -122.33 longitude and it is situated at elevation 56 meters above sea level.
Seattle has a population of 608,660 making it the biggest city in Washington. It operates on the PDT time zone.
Quick facts
| Country | The United States Of America |
| State | Washington |
| Population | 608,660 |
| Elevation | 56 m over sea level |
| Time Zone | PDT |
| Longitude | -122.332070 |
| Latitude | 47.606210 |
Positioned between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, the dynamic city of Seattle is the most populated city in the State of Washington.
Seattle's Puget Sound is a body of ocean water that provides access to the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It contains numerous channels, estuaries, inlets and islands - including the San Juan.
Similar to Boston, Massachusetts, Seattle is virtually surrounded by water, and its waterfront is alive with activity. Spectacular vistas are everywhere including the Olympic Mountains, and the snow-covered peak of Mt. Rainier in the Cascade Mountains to the southeast.
Frequently cloudy with rain in the forecast, most locals and visitors could care less about umbrellas and shelter as trendy Seattle is home to many significant attractions, including the Olympic Sculpture Garden, Seattle Art Museum, Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and dozens of entertainment and shopping venues. Note: In Seattle most of the rain falls in the winter months, and perfect weather is common, June - August.
World renowned as the birth place of grunge music, tasty coffee served in innovative shops, and as a corporate base for Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks, Seattle is a major cultural, economic and educational center, and a fabulous place to live. Frankly, it's a must visit on any Washington vacation
- The nation's highest percentage of college graduates live in Seattle.
- The Great Seattle Fire in 1869 destroyed 25 entire city blocks downtown. No human lives were lost, but over 1 million rats were killed.
- Seattle's houseboat population is the country's largest at almost 500!
- The Farmer's Market at Pike Place Market is the longest continuously operating market of its kind in the U.S. (since 1907)!
Take a look at the Seattle map for some great places to visit while in Seattle!
- Seattle Skyline View....
- Pike Place Market Walking Tours
The soul of Seattle and the most popular attraction in the city, Pike Place Market draws millions of visitors annually. It's a food lover's dream and a celebrated culinary landmark. Go behind the scenes and take a walking tour to experience some of the hot spots of this famous Seattle market. Taste mouth-watering fresh seafood, learn new buying and cooking tips, meet exceptional people who give the market its life and find your way around a maze of stalls, shops and Seattle restaurants. - Space Needle
A major landmark of the Pacific Northwest and the unofficial symbol of Seattle, the Space Needle is a 605 foot tall tower with a 520 feet observation deck offering dazzling views of the Downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Needle is a must see for every Washington visitor. The top of the Needle can be reached via elevators that travel at 10mph. Once at the top, visitors can enjoy a charming dinner within the rotating SkyCity restaurant and purchase memorable souvenirs from the gift shop. - Woodland Park Zoo
With many "Best National Exhibit Awards" from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Woodland Park Zoo has what is considered the world's finest immersion exhibit, a gorilla habitat, which opened in the late 1970s. The zoo is filled with engaging, award-winning exhibits, including the Zoomazium, a naturalistic kids' play space divided into zones of eco-themed fun. The Tropical Rain Forest is home to animals such as ocelots, bushmasters and toucans, and the Tropical Asia exhibit with its Elephant Forest and Trail of Vines. This exceptional Seattle zoo can easily entertain the whole family for a full day, or perhaps even two!
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Seattle has a population of around 653017, of which 327600 (50%) are male and 325417 (49%) are female. The average age of the inhabitants of Seattle is 37.60, meaning that the average person is above the national median age of 37. For every male, there are approximately 0.99 females, meaning that the population is relatively evenly distributed between males and female(s).
Of Seattle's 653017 residents, around 613095 (93.90%) identify as having a single race. The majority of the population is white, which consists of 69.50% of the population. Of the remaining population, 47202 are black/African Americans (7.20%), 4440 are native Americans (0.70%), 92776 are asians (14.00%), 2542 are pacific islanders (0.40%), 12135 are other (1.90%).
The median income of households in Seattle is $70594.00, meaning that most of the households are above the poverty threshold for families of three. Of the total population, 7.50% of households reported an annual income of less than $10,000.
Seattle, WA Zipcodes
The city of Seattle has 31 zipcodes recognized by the United States Census Bureau: 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98146, 98154, 98164, 98174, 98177, 98178, 98195, 98199.