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Household size in ZIP 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98230 run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98230 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, 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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 98230 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. Washington as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 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 98230
Renters in ZIP 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98230 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.4 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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in ZIP 98230, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98230 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $965 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,729 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$723 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98230 costs $1,729 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Washington as a whole ($1,875). Rents are up $723 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 98230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 98230 than nationally: 30.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98230 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98230
| Period | ZIP 98230 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98230 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 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 98230 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 98230 | 2.46 | 46.7 | 9.6% | 20.0% | 14.1% | 1991 | $1,729 | 30.4% | 93.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98240 | 2.74 | 40.5 | 16.9% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 1986 | $1,492 | 24.6% | 93.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98248 | 2.82 | 40.5 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,720 | 33.2% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98264 | 2.82 | 36.5 | 6.9% | 32.1% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,701 | 29.7% | 92.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98281 | 1.73 | 55.8 | 3.6% | 13.7% | 62.4% | 1979 | $1,503 | 44.2% | 97.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98247 | 2.88 | 39.0 | 9.0% | 24.9% | 6.2% | 1985 | $1,416 | 24.1% | 87.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98276 | 2.66 | 36.3 | 8.6% | 24.3% | 6.2% | 1991 | $888 | 25.1% | 91.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98295 | 2.86 | 36.4 | 6.8% | 38.7% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,410 | 18.8% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98266 | 2.53 | 43.4 | 8.8% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,248 | 14.9% | 85.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98244 | 2.32 | 47.1 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 25.6% | 1985 | $925 | 29.0% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98827 | 2.63 | 36.1 | 4.7% | 37.8% | 21.9% | 1978 | $807 | 26.5% | 93.9% | 2.6% |
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 98230. 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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