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Population and households in ZIP 98077
Household size in ZIP 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98077 is a place of big households: 2.99 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 2.95 in 2006–10, 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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98077 is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98077: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 98077
Renters in ZIP 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.9% of households in ZIP 98077 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of renters.
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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98077: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only seven 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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98077 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,444 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,688 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,172 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,567 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,124 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98077 runs $2,567 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,124 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 southwest; the highest are 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 98077
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98077 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.4%) 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 6.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98077: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 98077
| Period | ZIP 98077 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98077 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 98077 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 98077 | 2.99 | 44.0 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,567 | 63.4% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98019 | 2.97 | 38.2 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 1994 | $2,337 | 52.9% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98053 | 2.87 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1999 | $2,755 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98052 | 2.46 | 36.7 | 5.4% | 54.9% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,646 | 75.4% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98011 | 2.44 | 40.7 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,475 | 60.8% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98034 | 2.46 | 38.2 | 7.1% | 39.2% | 7.5% | 1983 | $2,579 | 61.9% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98296 | 2.91 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1992 | $2,473 | 49.2% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98021 | 2.88 | 38.8 | 5.2% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 1996 | $2,760 | 62.8% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98033 | 2.36 | 40.4 | 5.5% | 38.0% | 5.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 73.4% | 98.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
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 98077. 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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