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Population and households in ZIP 98273
Household size in ZIP 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 98273 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98273 are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 98273 than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Washington ZIP codes, ZIP 98273 has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 98273
Renters in ZIP 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 98273 than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 38.1% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.8 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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98273: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98273 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center 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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $924 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $938 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,075 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,402 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$478 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98273 pays $1,402 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $478 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 98273
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 98273 than nationally: 27.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 98273 have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Washington overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, 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 98273
| Period | ZIP 98273 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 98273 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 98273 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 98273 | 2.54 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 38.3% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,402 | 27.0% | 88.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98274 | 2.70 | 41.4 | 10.5% | 22.1% | 10.1% | 1985 | $2,006 | 33.0% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98233 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.2% | 41.0% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,657 | 20.9% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 98235 | 2.43 | 44.6 | 4.1% | 31.2% | 4.0% | 1982 | $735 | 13.8% | 90.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98238 | 2.33 | 53.1 | 3.8% | 22.6% | 9.0% | 1971 | $1,386 | 30.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98284 | 2.54 | 40.6 | 12.2% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,518 | 20.5% | 90.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98257 | 2.17 | 58.3 | 7.5% | 21.4% | 13.2% | 1983 | $1,544 | 42.4% | 95.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98232 | 2.63 | 50.9 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 14.7% | 1983 | $1,606 | 37.1% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98263 | 2.35 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,237 | 17.2% | 93.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98221 | 2.22 | 51.5 | 6.1% | 27.0% | 10.1% | 1985 | $1,990 | 46.8% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98255 | 2.53 | 48.8 | 19.4% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 1991 | $1,237 | 17.8% | 86.5% | 7.6% |
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 98273. 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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