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Population and households in ZIP 98053
Household size in ZIP 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 98053 holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest 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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.5, ZIP 98053 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98053: 3.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 98053
Renters in ZIP 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.4% of households in ZIP 98053 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in ZIP 98053 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98053 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Only 15 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,596 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,618 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,327 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,755 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,159 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98053 pays $2,755 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,159 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northwest.
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 98053
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98053 is highly educated: just over seven in ten adults 25 and older (72.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 21 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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98053: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 98053
| Period | ZIP 98053 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 98053 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area overall (5.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 98053 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 98053 | 2.87 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1999 | $2,755 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98074 | 3.02 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 1994 | $2,945 | 80.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98019 | 2.97 | 38.2 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 1994 | $2,337 | 52.9% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98077 | 2.99 | 44.0 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,567 | 63.4% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98014 | 2.96 | 42.0 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,310 | 52.1% | 95.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 98008 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1975 | $2,885 | 66.7% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98075 | 3.03 | 43.1 | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $3,152 | 76.6% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98007 | 2.49 | 35.0 | 9.5% | 61.5% | 7.5% | 1978 | $2,348 | 67.8% | 93.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
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 98053. 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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