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Population and households in ZIP 98226
Household size in ZIP 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98226 are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.46, in line with the national trend.
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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98226 are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Washington overall, where the median age is 39.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, as it has nationally.
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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 98226 (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, 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 98226
Renters in ZIP 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 98226 than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 40.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, 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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98226: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Washington.
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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98226 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, 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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,023 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,276 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,712 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$810 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98226 pays $1,712 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rent has climbed $810 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, 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 98226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 98226 than nationally: 39.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98226: 94.4% 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 4.8 points from 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 98226
| Period | ZIP 98226 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98226 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 98226 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 98226 | 2.37 | 41.3 | 8.7% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,712 | 39.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98225 | 2.28 | 36.9 | 7.4% | 59.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $1,565 | 49.1% | 95.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98229 | 2.45 | 39.1 | 7.0% | 30.5% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,765 | 52.3% | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98248 | 2.82 | 40.5 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,720 | 33.2% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98262 | 2.09 | 61.1 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 46.7% | 1979 | $1,555 | 59.6% | 98.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98220 | 2.51 | 50.4 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 16.0% | 1990 | $688 | 28.6% | 90.6% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 98244 | 2.32 | 47.1 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 25.6% | 1985 | $925 | 29.0% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98279 | 2.04 | 56.7 | 12.2% | 23.7% | 42.9% | 1985 | $2,065 | 58.1% | 94.9% | 8.6% |
| 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 98226. 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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