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Population and households in ZIP 98133
Household size in ZIP 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98133 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west. ZIP 98133 has smaller households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98133 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in ZIP 98133, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 98133
Renters in ZIP 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 98133 than nationally: 49.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98133: 8.0% 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 up 0.6 points, 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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98133 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east 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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $984 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,103 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,496 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,957 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$973 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98133 costs $1,957 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $973 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, 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.
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 98133
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98133 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest 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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98133 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 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 98133
| Period | ZIP 98133 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98133 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 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 98133 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 98133 | 2.28 | 41.8 | 7.2% | 49.6% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,957 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98177 | 2.54 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 1964 | $2,480 | 64.9% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98155 | 2.51 | 41.6 | 6.8% | 29.5% | 5.0% | 1969 | $2,304 | 55.8% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98125 | 2.24 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 54.4% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,134 | 60.0% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98117 | 2.37 | 41.0 | 5.2% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1958 | $2,423 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98115 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 1965 | $2,436 | 80.4% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98043 | 2.38 | 39.3 | 10.8% | 43.2% | 3.9% | 1975 | $2,076 | 43.4% | 94.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98103 | 2.03 | 35.2 | 4.6% | 55.5% | 7.5% | 1964 | $2,156 | 78.2% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98020 | 2.24 | 51.5 | 4.8% | 25.4% | 7.3% | 1972 | $2,018 | 62.8% | 98.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| 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 98133. 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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