How many people are vaccinated in your King County ZIP code? Here are the top, bottom 10

On Mercer Island and in areas of Sammamish, people can expect the vast majority of those they see are vaccinated — close to 90% of people 16 and older in the 98075 and 98040 ZIP codes have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

But in areas of the Industrial District and Pacific, that number is significantly lower. Less than 50% of people in the 98134 and 98047 ZIP codes have had a dose of the vaccine. 

In total in King County, 71.1% of people 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose. The county last week surpassed the 70% threshold for people who have received a vaccine dose. So far, about 53.4% of residents 16 and older are fully vaccinated in the county. But, the discrepancies are significant across different neighborhoods of the county as officials continue to work to bridge those gaps and distribute the vaccines equitably. 

In areas of South King County, the rates of vaccination are lower than in parts of North King County and the Eastside — a trend that has persisted since the county starting distributing the vaccines months ago. Among people 65 and older, that gap has been getting smaller as more people have been vaccinated and officials have been taking steps to make it easier for people to get their shots. 

Many vaccine clinics across the county have opened up for walk-in appointments, meaning people don't need to book a slot ahead of time to get their shots. Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies, along with CVS stores in Washington, are also not requiring people make appointments before coming for vaccines.

Officials have also setup a number of popup vaccine clinics to make it more convenient for people, and are using mobile teams to go to different areas of the county and reach those who may not have reliable transportation, or may face language or other barriers to getting the vaccine. Combating misinformation about the vaccine has also been a priority for officials and community groups as they work to provide accurate information about the safety and effectiveness of all three vaccine options.

So, where have the vast majority of people 16 and older been vaccinated in King County, and which neighborhoods are lagging behind? Here are the top 10 and bottom 10 ZIP codes in King County by their rates of vaccination, according to Public Health — Seattle & King County.

King County ZIP codes with highest percentage of people who have had at least one vaccine dose:

98075, Sammamish: 90% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98040, Mercer Island: 89.6% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98074, Sammamish: 89.4% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98117, Loyal Heights/Ballard: 87.3% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98112, central Seattle: 85.1% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98177, Broadview/Shoreline: 85.1% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98115, Greenlake, Bryant: 84.2% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98070, Vashon Island: 83.9% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98136, West Seattle: 83.8% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98004, Bellevue: 83% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

ZIP codes with lowest percentage of people who have had at least one vaccine dose:

98134, Industrial District: 46.6% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine. This ZIP code has a small population.

98047, Pacific/Algona: 47.1% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98288, Skykomish: 50.2% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine. This ZIP code has a small population.

98051, Ravensdale: 50.3% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98022, Enumclaw: 51.8% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98002, Auburn: 52.4% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98003, Federal Way: 54.9% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98057, Renton: 56.6% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98105, University District: 56.6% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

98023, Federal Way: 57.1% of people 16 and older in this ZIP code have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Some of the ZIP codes with lower percentages of people vaccinated were also hit disproportionately throughout the pandemic. That's particularly true of areas of South King County, which saw case and hospitalization rates far higher than other areas of the county.

People are being encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they can to help slow the spread of the virus and protect the community. Kids 12 to 15 also recently became eligible to get the vaccine and parents are being urged to take their kids in for the shots.

Even though some neighborhoods have lower rates of vaccination, King County as a whole is pacing ahead of the state in terms of the percentage of people vaccinated.

Across Washington, about 57.98% of people 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose and about 44.87% are fully vaccinated.

Earlier this week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans for the state to reopen by June 30 — or sooner, if at least 70% of people across the state 16 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine before that date. That means by the end of June, most businesses will likely be able to up their capacity to 100% and people will be able to safely gather together. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also announced new guidelines saying people who are fully vaccinated can forgo masks in most settings — with some exceptions, such as hospitals. Inslee said Washington plans to adopt those guidelines. 

But, even as the state makes plans to full reopen, demand for vaccines has been softening in recent weeks, something officials have said they are concerned about.

"We have been seeing a softening of demand in not just certain parts of Washington, but in communities throughout Washington and we want to do everything we can to encourage and incentivize Washingtonians to be vaccinated," Secretary of Health Umair Shah said during a news briefing. "We want the vaccine choice to be the default choice."

Earlier this month, Michele Roberts, who leads the COVID-19 vaccine planning and distribution team, asked bluntly: "If you haven't been vaccinated yet, what are you waiting for?"

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have been declining in recent weeks, but they are still high and people are still being asked to follow certain safety protocols — especially if they are not yet fully vaccinated.

For people who still need to get their vaccine, they can find open appointments and other resources from the Washington State Department of Health here.