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Population and households in ZIP 98225
Household size in ZIP 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98225 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.19 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98225 is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and 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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 98225, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 98225
Renters in ZIP 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98225: 59.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (44.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national share rose. Only 23 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98225: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Washington as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98225 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,140 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,565 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$756 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98225 pays $1,565 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rents are up $756 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.0% 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 98225
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98225: 49.1% 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 has risen 8.7 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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98225: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98225
| Period | ZIP 98225 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 98225 than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 98225 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 98225 | 2.28 | 36.9 | 7.4% | 59.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $1,565 | 49.1% | 95.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98226 | 2.37 | 41.3 | 8.7% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,712 | 39.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98229 | 2.45 | 39.1 | 7.0% | 30.5% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,765 | 52.3% | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98262 | 2.09 | 61.1 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 46.7% | 1979 | $1,555 | 59.6% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98248 | 2.82 | 40.5 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,720 | 33.2% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98220 | 2.51 | 50.4 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 16.0% | 1990 | $688 | 28.6% | 90.6% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 98279 | 2.04 | 56.7 | 12.2% | 23.7% | 42.9% | 1985 | $2,065 | 58.1% | 94.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 98244 | 2.32 | 47.1 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 25.6% | 1985 | $925 | 29.0% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98245 | 2.00 | 53.6 | 8.7% | 21.9% | 30.7% | 1989 | $1,543 | 51.6% | 94.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98280 | 1.93 | 65.2 | 3.1% | 9.9% | 26.4% | 1988 | $1,078 | 61.5% | 96.9% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 98243 | 2.02 | 57.8 | 1.7% | 20.3% | 46.4% | 1983 | $1,207 | 68.7% | 98.0% | 7.2% |
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 98225. 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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