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Population and households in ZIP 98122
Household size in ZIP 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98122 are small: just 1.79 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 edged down from 1.85, in line with the national trend. Only seven 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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.8, ZIP 98122 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 34.1, even as the national median rose. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 are younger.
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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98122: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98122 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 98122
Renters in ZIP 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98122 rent: 72.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 30.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.7 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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98122: 7.6% 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 edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than 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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +26 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98122 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,010 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,212 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,708 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,080 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,070 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98122 costs $2,080 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $1,070 a month since 2006–10, up 106%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just 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 98122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.0% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98122: 71.6% 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 14.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98122: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 98122
| Period | ZIP 98122 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 98122 than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 1.8 points since 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 98122 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 98122 | 1.79 | 32.8 | 5.3% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $2,080 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 7.0% |
| 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 98112 | 2.23 | 41.1 | 6.8% | 40.0% | 6.4% | 1954 | $2,557 | 81.9% | 98.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98121 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 2.3% | 77.9% | 14.1% | 2006 | $2,487 | 79.7% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| 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 98122. 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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