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Household size in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98004 are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.02 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 28 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 98004 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 41.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98004: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 98004
Renters in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98004 rent: 63.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 15.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98004 than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Vacancy is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98004 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,463 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,707 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,294 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,960 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,497 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98004 pays $2,960 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,497 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 98004
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98004: 78.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 12.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98004: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 98004
| Period | ZIP 98004 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98004 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 98004 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 98004 | 2.17 | 39.4 | 3.9% | 63.7% | 7.7% | 1991 | $2,960 | 78.5% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98039 | 2.90 | 45.7 | 2.4% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 1974 | $3,501 | 87.6% | 98.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98005 | 2.35 | 38.5 | 4.8% | 49.5% | 4.9% | 1984 | $2,639 | 73.2% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98007 | 2.49 | 35.0 | 9.5% | 61.5% | 7.5% | 1978 | $2,348 | 67.8% | 93.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 98040 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 33.0% | 5.4% | 1972 | $3,036 | 82.1% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98008 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1975 | $2,885 | 66.7% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98112 | 2.23 | 41.1 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 6.4% | 1954 | $2,557 | 81.9% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 98006 | 2.81 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 20.7% | 5.3% | 1979 | $3,065 | 72.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98122 | 1.79 | 32.8 | 5.3% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $2,080 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 98004. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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