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Population and households in ZIP 98239
Household size in ZIP 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.10 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98239 are small: just 2.26 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 climbed from 2.10, even as the national average fell.
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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98239 skews older: half of its residents are older than 57.3, 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 50.9, in line with the national trend. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in ZIP 98239, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 15 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 98239
Renters in ZIP 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98239 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.0 points from 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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.9% of the housing in ZIP 98239, 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 risen 2.1 points, 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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98239 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $984 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,162 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,488 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$504 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98239 pays $1,488 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $504 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
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 98239
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 98239 (44.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98239: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98239 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 98239
| Period | ZIP 98239 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98239 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 98239 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 98239 | 2.26 | 57.3 | 3.8% | 15.6% | 17.9% | 1990 | $1,488 | 44.9% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98282 | 2.34 | 55.9 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,683 | 35.6% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98253 | 2.01 | 66.3 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98368 | 1.93 | 59.7 | 7.0% | 25.9% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,639 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98339 | 2.43 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1983 | $1,240 | 29.8% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98249 | 1.89 | 60.5 | 3.7% | 15.8% | 25.7% | 1990 | $1,664 | 54.5% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 98260 | 2.18 | 60.1 | 2.2% | 16.6% | 27.3% | 1991 | $1,568 | 51.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98292 | 2.78 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 1992 | $1,933 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98271 | 2.79 | 40.2 | 12.1% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,947 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.9% |
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 98239. 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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