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Population and households in ZIP 98119
Household size in ZIP 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.76 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98119 is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.76, even as the national average fell. Only 11 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98119 is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Residents skew youngest in the north and 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98119: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 98119
Renters in ZIP 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98119 rent: 60.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 98119 is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area as a whole (6.6%). Vacancy is up 2.2 points from 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98119 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 26 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,098 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,279 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,787 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,244 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,147 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98119 pays $2,244 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,147 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
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 98119
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.9% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98119 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98119: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 98119
| Period | ZIP 98119 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 98119 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 98119 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 98119 | 1.92 | 34.9 | 3.6% | 60.7% | 10.2% | 1966 | $2,244 | 71.7% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98199 | 2.27 | 40.7 | 3.4% | 39.2% | 7.9% | 1963 | $2,735 | 78.0% | 99.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98121 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 2.3% | 77.9% | 14.1% | 2006 | $2,487 | 79.7% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98107 | 1.90 | 35.5 | 3.7% | 61.1% | 7.6% | 1981 | $2,270 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98101 | 1.44 | 36.7 | 1.9% | 85.6% | 15.8% | 1997 | $2,453 | 74.8% | 97.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98103 | 2.03 | 35.2 | 4.6% | 55.5% | 7.5% | 1964 | $2,156 | 78.2% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98164 | 1.50 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 89.0% | 7.7% | 2012 | $2,857 | 90.5% | 99.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98104 | 1.53 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 90.6% | 15.3% | 1992 | $1,700 | 48.0% | 85.2% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 98112 | 2.23 | 41.1 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 6.4% | 1954 | $2,557 | 81.9% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
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 98119. 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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