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Population and households in ZIP 98104
Household size in ZIP 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.45 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.51 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.44 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.53 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98104 are small: just 1.53 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. Household size has crept up from 1.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98104 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 43.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in ZIP 98104, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 98104 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98104
Renters in ZIP 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98104: 90.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 56.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three 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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98104: 15.3% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +31 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98104 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $639 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $895 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,227 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,700 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,061 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98104 costs $1,700 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rents are up $1,061 a month from 2006–10, a 166% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 98104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98104: 48.0% 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 has risen 16.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 98104 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points, as it has nationally. Only 26 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 98104
| Period | ZIP 98104 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98104: 11.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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 98104 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 98104 | 1.53 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 90.6% | 15.3% | 1992 | $1,700 | 48.0% | 85.2% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 98164 | 1.50 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 89.0% | 7.7% | 2012 | $2,857 | 90.5% | 99.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98101 | 1.44 | 36.7 | 1.9% | 85.6% | 15.8% | 1997 | $2,453 | 74.8% | 97.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98122 | 1.79 | 32.8 | 5.3% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $2,080 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98121 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 2.3% | 77.9% | 14.1% | 2006 | $2,487 | 79.7% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| 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% |
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 98104. 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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