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Population and households in ZIP 98177
Household size in ZIP 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98177 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south 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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.0, ZIP 98177 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 46.3, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98177: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98177 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 98177
Renters in ZIP 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.3% of households in ZIP 98177 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has edged down 0.9 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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 98177 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 98177 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98177 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,264 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,405 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,692 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,480 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,216 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98177 runs $2,480 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,216 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have higher rents.
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 98177
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98177 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98177: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98177 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 98177
| Period | ZIP 98177 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98177 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98177 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 98177 | 2.54 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 1964 | $2,480 | 64.9% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| 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 98125 | 2.24 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 54.4% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,134 | 60.0% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98020 | 2.24 | 51.5 | 4.8% | 25.4% | 7.3% | 1972 | $2,018 | 62.8% | 98.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98117 | 2.37 | 41.0 | 5.2% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1958 | $2,423 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| 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 98107 | 1.90 | 35.5 | 3.7% | 61.1% | 7.6% | 1981 | $2,270 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98115 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 1965 | $2,436 | 80.4% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98028 | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.3% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,469 | 63.3% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
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 98177. 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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