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Population and households in ZIP 98272
Household size in ZIP 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98272 average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98272 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 98272 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 98272
Renters in ZIP 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in ZIP 98272 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is down 3.0 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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in ZIP 98272 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 20 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98272 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,295 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,417 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,542 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,180 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$885 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98272 costs $2,180 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $885 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
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 98272
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 98272 as nationally: 34.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Seattle area (46.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 98272 have finished high school (92.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98272
| Period | ZIP 98272 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98272 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 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 98272 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 98272 | 2.87 | 38.4 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,180 | 34.0% | 92.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98290 | 2.82 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 6.8% | 1986 | $2,029 | 36.4% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98296 | 2.91 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1992 | $2,473 | 49.2% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98294 | 2.83 | 37.8 | 11.7% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,578 | 33.6% | 90.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 98019 | 2.97 | 38.2 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 1994 | $2,337 | 52.9% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98077 | 2.99 | 44.0 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,567 | 63.4% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98205 | 3.04 | 39.0 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1989 | $2,837 | 38.1% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98072 | 2.68 | 42.0 | 6.1% | 29.3% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,746 | 67.4% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98208 | 2.82 | 38.3 | 9.8% | 30.5% | 5.4% | 1989 | $2,107 | 35.4% | 91.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 98012 | 2.85 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $2,772 | 59.2% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98021 | 2.88 | 38.8 | 5.2% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 1996 | $2,760 | 62.8% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
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 98272. 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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