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Household size in ZIP 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98282 are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. ZIP 98282 has smaller households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98282 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 50.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight 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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98282: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.8 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 98282
Renters in ZIP 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.7% of households in ZIP 98282 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98282: 14.0% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98282 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,040 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,255 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,683 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$642 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98282 costs $1,683 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rents are up $642 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.8% 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 98282
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 98282 (35.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, the same as the national share. The share is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (46.3%). The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98282: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 98282
| Period | ZIP 98282 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98282 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 98282 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 98282 | 2.34 | 55.9 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,683 | 35.6% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98292 | 2.78 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 1992 | $1,933 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98253 | 2.01 | 66.3 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98239 | 2.26 | 57.3 | 3.8% | 15.6% | 17.9% | 1990 | $1,488 | 44.9% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| 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 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98271 | 2.79 | 40.2 | 12.1% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,947 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98368 | 1.93 | 59.7 | 7.0% | 25.9% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,639 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 98223 | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.2% | 24.1% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,935 | 21.4% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
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 98282. 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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