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Household size in ZIP 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98116 are small: just 2.09 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 crept up from 2.04, even as the national average fell. Only 23 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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98116 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in ZIP 98116, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 98116 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 98116
Renters in ZIP 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 98116 than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 31.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 8.4 points from 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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98116: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98116 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 98116 has older homes than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,192 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,296 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,730 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,133 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$941 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98116 runs $2,133 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $941 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 98116
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98116: 67.2% 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 11.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98116: 98.0% 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 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 21 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 98116
| Period | ZIP 98116 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98116 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally. 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 98116 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 98116 | 2.09 | 42.6 | 5.1% | 49.9% | 7.8% | 1970 | $2,133 | 67.2% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98126 | 2.22 | 38.4 | 7.7% | 43.5% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,979 | 60.0% | 96.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98136 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 5.0% | 34.2% | 7.3% | 1959 | $2,092 | 68.0% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98106 | 2.47 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,139 | 47.4% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| 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 98101 | 1.44 | 36.7 | 1.9% | 85.6% | 15.8% | 1997 | $2,453 | 74.8% | 97.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 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 98116. 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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