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Population and households in ZIP 98065
Household size in ZIP 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98065 is a place of big households: 2.92 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in ZIP 98065 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. The median age has climbed from 33.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98065: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98065
Renters in ZIP 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98065 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly one in five owners (19.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98065 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98065 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,369 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,624 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,080 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,014 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,645 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98065 runs $3,014 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,645 a month from 2006–10, a 120% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.8% 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 south; the highest are in the west.
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 98065
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98065 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 98065 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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98065: 98.6% 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 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98065
| Period | ZIP 98065 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98065 has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only seven of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98065 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 98065 | 2.92 | 40.5 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1999 | $3,014 | 65.4% | 98.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98024 | 2.62 | 45.0 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 1986 | $2,787 | 66.1% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98050 | 2.16 | 53.0 | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1990 | $3,501 | 71.0% | 99.3% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 98045 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 5.7% | 16.3% | 12.1% | 1989 | $2,530 | 57.0% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98029 | 2.72 | 38.7 | 8.4% | 37.7% | 5.4% | 2000 | $2,965 | 73.9% | 98.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 98075 | 3.03 | 43.1 | 3.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $3,152 | 76.6% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98027 | 2.46 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 32.3% | 4.8% | 1991 | $2,530 | 66.5% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98014 | 2.96 | 42.0 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,310 | 52.1% | 95.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 98074 | 3.02 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 1994 | $2,945 | 80.5% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98053 | 2.87 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1999 | $2,755 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98008 | 2.81 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 8.3% | 1975 | $2,885 | 66.7% | 93.6% | 5.4% |
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 98065. 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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