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Population and households in ZIP 98249
Household size in ZIP 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.89 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98249 is a place of small households, averaging 1.89 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.08 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only eight of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 57.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98249 skews older: half of its residents are older than 60.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only three of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98249: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 98249
Renters in ZIP 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98249 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.7% of the housing in ZIP 98249, 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. Only six of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98249 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Compared with other Washington ZIP codes, ZIP 98249 has newer homes than most.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,269 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,353 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,664 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98249 pays $1,664 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 takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are 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 98249
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98249: 54.5% 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. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98249: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Washington ZIP codes, ZIP 98249 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 98249
| Period | ZIP 98249 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98249 has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 98249 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 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 98253 | 2.01 | 66.3 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98236 | 2.46 | 51.9 | 7.5% | 15.4% | 18.9% | 1988 | $1,733 | 44.3% | 95.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98340 | 2.18 | 64.5 | 2.1% | 14.6% | 28.3% | 1996 | $2,131 | 46.8% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98365 | 1.97 | 63.0 | 1.8% | 9.1% | 14.9% | 1992 | $1,772 | 46.2% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98339 | 2.43 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1983 | $1,240 | 29.8% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98325 | 2.23 | 53.6 | 5.3% | 21.4% | 16.0% | 1987 | $1,355 | 36.8% | 94.6% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 98282 | 2.34 | 55.9 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,683 | 35.6% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
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 98249. 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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