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Population and households in ZIP 98250
Household size in ZIP 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.95 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98250 is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.95, even as the national average fell. Only 21 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 55.1, ZIP 98250 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 50.9, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in ZIP 98250, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98250 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98250
Renters in ZIP 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98250 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.3 points, 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.7% of the housing in ZIP 98250, 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 seven 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98250 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 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $947 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,094 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,075 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,607 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98250 costs $1,607 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington as a whole ($1,875). Rent has climbed $660 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 98250
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98250 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98250: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 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 98250
| Period | ZIP 98250 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98250 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98250 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 98250 | 2.07 | 55.1 | 5.2% | 23.7% | 22.7% | 1990 | $1,607 | 51.2% | 95.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 98286 | 1.96 | 59.9 | 6.1% | 17.4% | 56.3% | 1981 | $1,281 | 50.5% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 98243 | 2.02 | 57.8 | 1.7% | 20.3% | 46.4% | 1983 | $1,207 | 68.7% | 98.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 98280 | 1.93 | 65.2 | 3.1% | 9.9% | 26.4% | 1988 | $1,078 | 61.5% | 96.9% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 98261 | 1.99 | 62.2 | 4.9% | 19.2% | 45.8% | 1984 | $1,160 | 58.6% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98222 | 1.94 | 59.4 | 5.8% | 19.3% | 55.0% | 1981 | $1,428 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98245 | 2.00 | 53.6 | 8.7% | 21.9% | 30.7% | 1989 | $1,543 | 51.6% | 94.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98279 | 2.04 | 56.7 | 12.2% | 23.7% | 42.9% | 1985 | $2,065 | 58.1% | 94.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 98221 | 2.22 | 51.5 | 6.1% | 27.0% | 10.1% | 1985 | $1,990 | 46.8% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98232 | 2.63 | 50.9 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 14.7% | 1983 | $1,606 | 37.1% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98233 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.2% | 41.0% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,657 | 20.9% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
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 98250. 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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