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Household size in ZIP 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98014 are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.88, 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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98014 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in ZIP 98014, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98014 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 98014
Renters in ZIP 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98014 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.1 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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 98014 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98014 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center 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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,146 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,278 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,590 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,310 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,164 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98014 costs $2,310 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,164 a month from 2006–10, a 102% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. 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 98014
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98014 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98014: 95.9% 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 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98014
| Period | ZIP 98014 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98014 has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98014 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 98014 | 2.96 | 42.0 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,310 | 52.1% | 95.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 98053 | 2.87 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1999 | $2,755 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98019 | 2.97 | 38.2 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 1994 | $2,337 | 52.9% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98074 | 3.02 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 1994 | $2,945 | 80.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98024 | 2.62 | 45.0 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 1986 | $2,787 | 66.1% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98075 | 3.03 | 43.1 | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $3,152 | 76.6% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98050 | 2.16 | 53.0 | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1990 | $3,501 | 71.0% | 99.3% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 98029 | 2.72 | 38.7 | 8.4% | 37.7% | 5.4% | 2000 | $2,965 | 73.9% | 98.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 98077 | 2.99 | 44.0 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,567 | 63.4% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98065 | 2.92 | 40.5 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1999 | $3,014 | 65.4% | 98.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
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 98014. 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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