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Population and households in ZIP 98101
Household size in ZIP 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.32 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.35 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.40 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.44 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98101 are small: just 1.44 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.32, even as the national average fell. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98101 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.6, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.9% of households in ZIP 98101, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 98101
Renters in ZIP 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98101: 85.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (44.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in ZIP 98101, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98101 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 25 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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $915 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,192 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,817 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,453 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,538 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98101 costs $2,453 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,538 a month from 2006–10, a 168% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 98101
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.8% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98101: 74.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 24.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98101: 97.0% 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 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 98101 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 98101
| Period | ZIP 98101 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98101 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. 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 98101 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 98101 | 1.44 | 36.7 | 1.9% | 85.6% | 15.8% | 1997 | $2,453 | 74.8% | 97.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98164 | 1.50 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 89.0% | 7.7% | 2012 | $2,857 | 90.5% | 99.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98121 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 2.3% | 77.9% | 14.1% | 2006 | $2,487 | 79.7% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98104 | 1.53 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 90.6% | 15.3% | 1992 | $1,700 | 48.0% | 85.2% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 98122 | 1.79 | 32.8 | 5.3% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $2,080 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98112 | 2.23 | 41.1 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 6.4% | 1954 | $2,557 | 81.9% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 98119 | 1.92 | 34.9 | 3.6% | 60.7% | 10.2% | 1966 | $2,244 | 71.7% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
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 98101. 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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