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Population and households in ZIP 98178
Household size in ZIP 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 98178 holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in ZIP 98178 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Seattle area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 98178 (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98178
Renters in ZIP 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 98178 is just as common as it is nationally: 34.8% of households rent. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Seattle area as a whole (40.0%). Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98178: 7.9% 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 fallen 2.1 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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98178 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,206 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,575 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,177 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,199 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98178 pays $2,177 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,199 a month since 2006–10, up 123%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.9% 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 north and lowest in the south.
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 98178
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 98178 as nationally: 34.9% 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%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, 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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 98178 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98178 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 98178
| Period | ZIP 98178 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98178 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 98178 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 98178 | 2.89 | 40.3 | 12.7% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 1967 | $2,177 | 34.9% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 98057 | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 75.8% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,790 | 32.0% | 88.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98168 | 2.99 | 37.1 | 15.0% | 46.1% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,910 | 24.7% | 78.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98056 | 2.56 | 39.6 | 11.7% | 45.0% | 6.4% | 1984 | $2,362 | 43.5% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| 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 98055 | 2.57 | 35.4 | 10.6% | 46.2% | 4.2% | 1989 | $2,373 | 40.8% | 89.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 98108 | 2.91 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 44.0% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,713 | 40.8% | 82.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98040 | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 33.0% | 5.4% | 1972 | $3,036 | 82.1% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98146 | 2.67 | 39.6 | 15.9% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 1968 | $1,906 | 38.1% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98059 | 2.90 | 38.5 | 6.9% | 23.5% | 4.9% | 1991 | $2,627 | 52.2% | 92.0% | 5.1% |
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 98178. 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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