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Household size in ZIP 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98125 are small: just 2.24 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 climbed from 2.07, even as the national average fell.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in ZIP 98125 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98125: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98125 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 98125
Renters in ZIP 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98125: 54.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (35.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98125: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98125 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,040 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,066 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,707 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,134 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,094 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98125 runs $2,134 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,094 a month from 2006–10, a 105% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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 98125
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98125 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.0%) 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 10.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98125 is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98125
| Period | ZIP 98125 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 98125 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, 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 98125 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 98125 | 2.24 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 54.4% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,134 | 60.0% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98115 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 1965 | $2,436 | 80.4% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98133 | 2.28 | 41.8 | 7.2% | 49.6% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,957 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98155 | 2.51 | 41.6 | 6.8% | 29.5% | 5.0% | 1969 | $2,304 | 55.8% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98177 | 2.54 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 1964 | $2,480 | 64.9% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98103 | 2.03 | 35.2 | 4.6% | 55.5% | 7.5% | 1964 | $2,156 | 78.2% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98105 | 2.22 | 28.9 | 4.1% | 68.7% | 13.6% | 1972 | $2,069 | 76.0% | 98.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98195 | 2.29 | 19.3 | 6.3% | 100.0% | 6.2% | 2013 | $1,740 | 38.9% | 100.0% | 15.5% |
| ZIP 98117 | 2.37 | 41.0 | 5.2% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1958 | $2,423 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98107 | 1.90 | 35.5 | 3.7% | 61.1% | 7.6% | 1981 | $2,270 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
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 98125. 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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