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Population and households in ZIP 98260
Household size in ZIP 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98260 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98260 skews older: half of its residents are older than 60.1, 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 53.9, in line with the national trend. Only four 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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98260: 2.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four 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 98260
Renters in ZIP 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.6% of households in ZIP 98260 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.7 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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.3% of the housing in ZIP 98260, 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 13.3 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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98260 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. 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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $914 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,037 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,568 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$654 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98260 pays $1,568 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rent has climbed $654 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% 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 98260
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98260 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98260: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 98260 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 98260
| Period | ZIP 98260 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98260 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 28 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98260 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 98260 | 2.18 | 60.1 | 2.2% | 16.6% | 27.3% | 1991 | $1,568 | 51.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98249 | 1.89 | 60.5 | 3.7% | 15.8% | 25.7% | 1990 | $1,664 | 54.5% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| 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 98253 | 2.01 | 66.3 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98340 | 2.18 | 64.5 | 2.1% | 14.6% | 28.3% | 1996 | $2,131 | 46.8% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98207 | 2.00 | 37.9 | 2.5% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 1953 | $1,525 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 98282 | 2.34 | 55.9 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,683 | 35.6% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98275 | 2.61 | 44.4 | 5.6% | 30.1% | 5.9% | 1988 | $2,429 | 56.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| 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 98260. 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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