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Population and households in ZIP 98236
Household size in ZIP 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 98236 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest 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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.6 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98236 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 49.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 are older.
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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98236: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 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 98236
Renters in ZIP 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98236 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.5 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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98236: 18.9% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98236 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1988, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $838 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,050 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,166 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,733 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$895 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98236 costs $1,733 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $895 a month since 2006–10, up 107%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 98236
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 98236 (44.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98236: 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 edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 98236
| Period | ZIP 98236 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98236 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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 98236 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 98236 | 2.46 | 51.9 | 7.5% | 15.4% | 18.9% | 1988 | $1,733 | 44.3% | 95.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98260 | 2.18 | 60.1 | 2.2% | 16.6% | 27.3% | 1991 | $1,568 | 51.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98275 | 2.61 | 44.4 | 5.6% | 30.1% | 5.9% | 1988 | $2,429 | 56.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98249 | 1.89 | 60.5 | 3.7% | 15.8% | 25.7% | 1990 | $1,664 | 54.5% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 98204 | 2.60 | 33.8 | 12.6% | 64.4% | 5.5% | 1991 | $1,789 | 23.5% | 86.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98203 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 32.0% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,950 | 32.9% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98207 | 2.00 | 37.9 | 2.5% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 1953 | $1,525 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 98340 | 2.18 | 64.5 | 2.1% | 14.6% | 28.3% | 1996 | $2,131 | 46.8% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98087 | 2.61 | 36.1 | 9.0% | 46.0% | 7.1% | 2000 | $2,282 | 39.3% | 92.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98201 | 2.26 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 55.4% | 9.4% | 1964 | $1,596 | 28.9% | 90.6% | 6.3% |
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 98236. 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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