SeaTac

City in King County, Washington

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SeaTac is a city in King County, Washington, with 31,454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Normandy Park, 2.3 miles W.

About SeaTac

SeaTac () is a city in southern King County, Washington, United States. The city is an inner-ring suburb of Seattle and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The name "SeaTac" is derived from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport's nickname "SeaTac," itself a portmanteau of Seattle and Tacoma.

The city of SeaTac is 10 square miles (26 km2) in area and has a population of 31,454 according to the 2020 census. The city boundaries surround the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (approximately 3 square miles (7.8 km2) in area), which is owned and operated by the Port of Seattle. The city includes the communities of Angle Lake, Bow Lake, McMicken Heights and Riverton Heights, which were established before the city's incorporation. Residents voted for incorporation on March 14, 1989, and the city incorporated in February 1990.

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Living in SeaTac

Median household income
$81,104
Median home value
$519,700
Median rent
$1,660/mo
Median age
36.8
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SeaTac, WA population

SeaTac had 31,454 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census31,454
Density3,125 per sq mi (1,207 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

SeaTac at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyKing County
TypeCity
Population31,454 (2020)
Land area10.06 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Water area0.18 sq mi (0.45 km²)
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates47.4437° N, 122.2985° W
ZIP codes98158, 98148, 98166, 98188
Official websiteseatacwa.gov
Census code (GEOID)5362288

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about SeaTac

What county is SeaTac in?

SeaTac is in King County, Washington.

What is the population of SeaTac, WA?

31,454 people lived in SeaTac at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of SeaTac, WA?

The main ZIP code is 98158. Other ZIP codes: 98148, 98166, 98188.

What is the elevation of SeaTac?

262 feet (80 m) above sea level.

What towns are near SeaTac?

Normandy Park (2.3 mi), Tukwila (2.5 mi), Burien (3.1 mi), Des Moines (3.9 mi), Bryn Mawr-Skyway (4.5 mi).

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