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Population and households in ZIP 98005
Household size in ZIP 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98005 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.32, even as the national average fell.
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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98005 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 40.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98005: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98005 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98005
Renters in ZIP 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.5% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 98005 than nationally: 49.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98005: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 98005 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98005 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,298 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,449 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,117 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,639 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,341 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98005 runs $2,639 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,341 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 15 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
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 98005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.2% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98005: 73.2% 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 13.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 19 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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98005: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Washington ZIP codes, ZIP 98005 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 98005
| Period | ZIP 98005 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98005 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 98005 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 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 98004 | 2.17 | 39.4 | 3.9% | 63.7% | 7.7% | 1991 | $2,960 | 78.5% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98008 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1975 | $2,885 | 66.7% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98039 | 2.90 | 45.7 | 2.4% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 1974 | $3,501 | 87.6% | 98.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98006 | 2.81 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 20.7% | 5.3% | 1979 | $3,065 | 72.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98040 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 33.0% | 5.4% | 1972 | $3,036 | 82.1% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98074 | 3.02 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 1994 | $2,945 | 80.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98112 | 2.23 | 41.1 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 6.4% | 1954 | $2,557 | 81.9% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
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 98005. 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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