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Household size in ZIP 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98146 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in ZIP 98146 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 edged down from 40.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 98146: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.3 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 98146
Renters in ZIP 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 98146 rent their homes (36.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Seattle area as a whole (40.0%). About three in ten owners (29.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98146: 6.1% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, 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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98146 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,009 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,134 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,371 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,906 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$897 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98146 pays $1,906 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rent has climbed $897 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 98146
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 98146 as nationally: 38.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Seattle area overall (46.3%). The share with a degree has risen 16.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 98146 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98146 has a lower 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 98146
| Period | ZIP 98146 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in ZIP 98146 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area overall (5.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98146 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 98146 | 2.67 | 39.6 | 15.9% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 1968 | $1,906 | 38.1% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98106 | 2.47 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 39.2% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,139 | 47.4% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98168 | 2.99 | 37.1 | 15.0% | 46.1% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,910 | 24.7% | 78.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98166 | 2.53 | 44.2 | 6.7% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 1962 | $2,091 | 46.9% | 91.5% | 4.6% |
| 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 98148 | 2.59 | 37.9 | 14.6% | 47.5% | 11.2% | 1973 | $2,072 | 34.2% | 88.9% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98118 | 2.66 | 39.1 | 10.3% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 1973 | $2,086 | 52.6% | 89.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98188 | 2.44 | 37.2 | 9.6% | 56.7% | 8.4% | 1979 | $1,754 | 31.3% | 87.6% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 98178 | 2.89 | 40.3 | 12.7% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 1967 | $2,177 | 34.9% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
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 98146. 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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