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Population and households in ZIP 98136
Household size in ZIP 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98136 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 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 crept up from 2.13, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98136 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in ZIP 98136, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98136 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 98136
Renters in ZIP 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 98136 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Seattle area as a whole (40.0%). About a quarter of owners (24.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98136: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98136 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, 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 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 15 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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,163 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,255 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,681 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,092 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$929 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98136 pays $2,092 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $929 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east 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 98136
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 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 98136: 68.0% 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 16.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98136: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 98136 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98136
| Period | ZIP 98136 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98136 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 98136 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 98136 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 5.0% | 34.2% | 7.3% | 1959 | $2,092 | 68.0% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98126 | 2.22 | 38.4 | 7.7% | 43.5% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,979 | 60.0% | 96.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98106 | 2.47 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,139 | 47.4% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98116 | 2.09 | 42.6 | 5.1% | 49.9% | 7.8% | 1970 | $2,133 | 67.2% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98146 | 2.67 | 39.6 | 15.9% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 1968 | $1,906 | 38.1% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98134 | 1.66 | 40.1 | 4.0% | 73.0% | 20.2% | 1991 | $2,215 | 56.2% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98386 | 2.48 | 44.6 | 1.8% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 1988 | $2,500 | 47.2% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98144 | 2.08 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,834 | 60.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98104 | 1.53 | 37.4 | 5.6% | 90.6% | 15.3% | 1992 | $1,700 | 48.0% | 85.2% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 98118 | 2.66 | 39.1 | 10.3% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 1973 | $2,086 | 52.6% | 89.5% | 4.1% |
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 98136. 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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