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Household size in ZIP 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98028 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.56, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in ZIP 98028 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 Seattle area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the center.
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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98028: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98028 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 98028
Renters in ZIP 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98028 own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 28.4% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98028: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 98028 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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98028 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest 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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,181 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,366 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,809 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,469 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,287 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98028 pays $2,469 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,287 a month from 2006–10, a 109% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 98028
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.3% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98028 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (63.3%) 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 17.2 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 98028 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98028: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 98028 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98028
| Period | ZIP 98028 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98028 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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 98028 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 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98011 | 2.44 | 40.7 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,475 | 60.8% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98155 | 2.51 | 41.6 | 6.8% | 29.5% | 5.0% | 1969 | $2,304 | 55.8% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| 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 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 98036 | 2.62 | 40.2 | 8.7% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,072 | 41.1% | 92.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98133 | 2.28 | 41.8 | 7.2% | 49.6% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,957 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98115 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 1965 | $2,436 | 80.4% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
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 98028. 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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