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Population and households in ZIP 98011
Household size in ZIP 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 98011 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in ZIP 98011 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Seattle area, where the median age is 38.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, mirroring the country.
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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98011: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98011 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 98011
Renters in ZIP 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 98011 than nationally: 42.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 29.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 98011 is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area as a whole (6.6%). Vacancy is up 2.5 points from 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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98011 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,142 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,346 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,618 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,475 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,333 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98011 pays $2,475 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,333 a month since 2006–10, up 117%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
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 98011
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98011 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.8%) 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 17.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98011: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98011
| Period | ZIP 98011 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98011 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. 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 98011 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 98011 | 2.44 | 40.7 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,475 | 60.8% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98021 | 2.88 | 38.8 | 5.2% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 1996 | $2,760 | 62.8% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98034 | 2.46 | 38.2 | 7.1% | 39.2% | 7.5% | 1983 | $2,579 | 61.9% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98155 | 2.51 | 41.6 | 6.8% | 29.5% | 5.0% | 1969 | $2,304 | 55.8% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98036 | 2.62 | 40.2 | 8.7% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,072 | 41.1% | 92.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98043 | 2.38 | 39.3 | 10.8% | 43.2% | 3.9% | 1975 | $2,076 | 43.4% | 94.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98125 | 2.24 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 54.4% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,134 | 60.0% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98012 | 2.85 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $2,772 | 59.2% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
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 98011. 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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