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Population and households in ZIP 98252
Household size in ZIP 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 98252 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Seattle area as a whole, where it has 2.60 people. Household size has crept up from 2.66 in 2006–10, 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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in ZIP 98252 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, mirroring the country.
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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98252: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. 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 98252
Renters in ZIP 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98252 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (27.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 13.5 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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 98252 as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Seattle area (6.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, as it has 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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98252 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 98252 has newer homes than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,389 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,239 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,647 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$748 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98252 pays $1,647 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $748 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, 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 98252
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 98252 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 98252 have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Seattle area (93.1%). The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98252
| Period | ZIP 98252 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98252 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 98252 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 98252 | 2.70 | 40.0 | 7.7% | 12.7% | 10.0% | 1995 | $1,647 | 25.2% | 90.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98258 | 2.92 | 37.7 | 10.5% | 21.9% | 4.8% | 1996 | $2,298 | 33.7% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98270 | 2.84 | 39.1 | 10.0% | 29.4% | 4.2% | 1990 | $2,281 | 25.6% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98223 | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.2% | 24.1% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,935 | 21.4% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 98205 | 3.04 | 39.0 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1989 | $2,837 | 38.1% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98290 | 2.82 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 6.8% | 1986 | $2,029 | 36.4% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98271 | 2.79 | 40.2 | 12.1% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,947 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98201 | 2.26 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 55.4% | 9.4% | 1964 | $1,596 | 28.9% | 90.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 98207 | 2.00 | 37.9 | 2.5% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 1953 | $1,525 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 98203 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 32.0% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,950 | 32.9% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
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 98252. 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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