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Population and households in ZIP 98134
Household size in ZIP 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.69 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.83 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.60 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.66 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98134 are small: just 1.66 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.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98134 are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.9, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in ZIP 98134, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 98134
Renters in ZIP 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +29.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98134 rent: 73.0% 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, 19.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98134: 20.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +41 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98134 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,068 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,890 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,215 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,254 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98134 runs $2,215 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 98134
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98134: 56.2% 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.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98134: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 98134
| Period | ZIP 98134 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98134 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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 98134 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 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| 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 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98101 | 1.44 | 36.7 | 1.9% | 85.6% | 15.8% | 1997 | $2,453 | 74.8% | 97.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98122 | 1.79 | 32.8 | 5.3% | 72.5% | 7.6% | 1980 | $2,080 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98121 | 1.46 | 34.2 | 2.3% | 77.9% | 14.1% | 2006 | $2,487 | 79.7% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 4.1% |
| 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 98134. 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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