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Population and households in ZIP 98274
Household size in ZIP 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98274 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Washington overall, where it has 2.61 people. Household size has climbed from 2.59 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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in ZIP 98274 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Washington as a whole, where the median age is 39.6. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 98274 than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Washington. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 98274
Renters in ZIP 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.1% of households in ZIP 98274 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east.
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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 98274 is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington overall (7.6%). Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, 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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98274 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Washington. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,062 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,090 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,302 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,006 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$945 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98274 runs $2,006 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $945 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
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 98274
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 98274 as nationally: 33.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Washington overall (38.8%). The share with a degree has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 98274 have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Washington. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, 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 98274
| Period | ZIP 98274 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98274 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 3.0 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 98274 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 98274 | 2.70 | 41.4 | 10.5% | 22.1% | 10.1% | 1985 | $2,006 | 33.0% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98273 | 2.54 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 38.3% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,402 | 27.0% | 88.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98238 | 2.33 | 53.1 | 3.8% | 22.6% | 9.0% | 1971 | $1,386 | 30.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98235 | 2.43 | 44.6 | 4.1% | 31.2% | 4.0% | 1982 | $735 | 13.8% | 90.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98233 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.2% | 41.0% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,657 | 20.9% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 98257 | 2.17 | 58.3 | 7.5% | 21.4% | 13.2% | 1983 | $1,544 | 42.4% | 95.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98292 | 2.78 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 1992 | $1,933 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98221 | 2.22 | 51.5 | 6.1% | 27.0% | 10.1% | 1985 | $1,990 | 46.8% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98277 | 2.60 | 37.6 | 9.8% | 40.0% | 10.5% | 1988 | $1,774 | 27.5% | 94.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98278 | 1.81 | 22.1 | 6.6% | 81.1% | 24.4% | 1960 | $1,804 | 16.9% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 98261 | 1.99 | 62.2 | 4.9% | 19.2% | 45.8% | 1984 | $1,160 | 58.6% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
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 98274. 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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