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Population and households in ZIP 98072
Household size in ZIP 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, ZIP 98072 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98072 is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 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 98072: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 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 98072
Renters in ZIP 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98072 own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (27.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, 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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98072: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98072 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98072 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,372 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,429 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,991 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,746 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,374 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98072 pays $2,746 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,374 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 98072
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98072 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 16.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98072: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Only 25 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 98072
| Period | ZIP 98072 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98072 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98072 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 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98011 | 2.44 | 40.7 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,475 | 60.8% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98077 | 2.99 | 44.0 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,567 | 63.4% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98034 | 2.46 | 38.2 | 7.1% | 39.2% | 7.5% | 1983 | $2,579 | 61.9% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98021 | 2.88 | 38.8 | 5.2% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 1996 | $2,760 | 62.8% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98296 | 2.91 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1992 | $2,473 | 49.2% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98012 | 2.85 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $2,772 | 59.2% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98053 | 2.87 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1999 | $2,755 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
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 98072. 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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