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Household size in ZIP 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98007 run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.29, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98007 is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has edged down from 35.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 98007 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 98007
Renters in ZIP 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98007 rent: 61.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98007: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98007 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Seattle area overall, where the median home dates to 1983. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,198 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,382 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,761 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,348 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,150 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98007 pays $2,348 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,150 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 98007
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98007 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.0 points, mirroring the country. Only 25 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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98007 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area.
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 98007
| Period | ZIP 98007 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98007 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. 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 98007 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 98007 | 2.49 | 35.0 | 9.5% | 61.5% | 7.5% | 1978 | $2,348 | 67.8% | 93.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 98005 | 2.35 | 38.5 | 4.8% | 49.5% | 4.9% | 1984 | $2,639 | 73.2% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98008 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1975 | $2,885 | 66.7% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98004 | 2.17 | 39.4 | 3.9% | 63.7% | 7.7% | 1991 | $2,960 | 78.5% | 98.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98006 | 2.81 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 20.7% | 5.3% | 1979 | $3,065 | 72.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98039 | 2.90 | 45.7 | 2.4% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 1974 | $3,501 | 87.6% | 98.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98074 | 3.02 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 1994 | $2,945 | 80.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98040 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 33.0% | 5.4% | 1972 | $3,036 | 82.1% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98075 | 3.03 | 43.1 | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $3,152 | 76.6% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
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 98007. 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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