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Household size in ZIP 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98118 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98118 are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 98118 than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in the wider Seattle area (9.1%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, 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 98118
Renters in ZIP 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 98118 rent their homes (42.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (26.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98118 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 98118 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $978 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,483 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,086 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,108 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98118 pays $2,086 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,108 a month from 2006–10, a 113% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; 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 98118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98118 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.6%) 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 21.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98118 is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Seattle area (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 98118
| Period | ZIP 98118 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98118 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 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 98118 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 98118 | 2.66 | 39.1 | 10.3% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 1973 | $2,086 | 52.6% | 89.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98040 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 33.0% | 5.4% | 1972 | $3,036 | 82.1% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98178 | 2.89 | 40.3 | 12.7% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 1967 | $2,177 | 34.9% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98106 | 2.47 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,139 | 47.4% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98168 | 2.99 | 37.1 | 15.0% | 46.1% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,910 | 24.7% | 78.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98146 | 2.67 | 39.6 | 15.9% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 1968 | $1,906 | 38.1% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98126 | 2.22 | 38.4 | 7.7% | 43.5% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,979 | 60.0% | 96.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98056 | 2.56 | 39.6 | 11.7% | 45.0% | 6.4% | 1984 | $2,362 | 43.5% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
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 98118. 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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