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Household size in ZIP 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98290 average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98290 is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, 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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 98290 (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. The single-parent share is up 1.2 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 98290
Renters in ZIP 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98290 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (27.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north.
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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98290: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, 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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98290 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,142 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,140 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,458 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,029 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$887 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98290 costs $2,029 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rent has climbed $887 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% 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 98290
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 98290 as nationally: 36.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Seattle area overall (46.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98290 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, 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 98290
| Period | ZIP 98290 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98290 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 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 98290 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 98290 | 2.82 | 41.7 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 6.8% | 1986 | $2,029 | 36.4% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98205 | 3.04 | 39.0 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1989 | $2,837 | 38.1% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98258 | 2.92 | 37.7 | 10.5% | 21.9% | 4.8% | 1996 | $2,298 | 33.7% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98272 | 2.87 | 38.4 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,180 | 34.0% | 92.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98296 | 2.91 | 42.1 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1992 | $2,473 | 49.2% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98208 | 2.82 | 38.3 | 9.8% | 30.5% | 5.4% | 1989 | $2,107 | 35.4% | 91.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 98201 | 2.26 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 55.4% | 9.4% | 1964 | $1,596 | 28.9% | 90.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 98203 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 32.0% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,950 | 32.9% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98207 | 2.00 | 37.9 | 2.5% | 54.9% | 2.8% | 1953 | $1,525 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 98270 | 2.84 | 39.1 | 10.0% | 29.4% | 4.2% | 1990 | $2,281 | 25.6% | 92.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98012 | 2.85 | 37.4 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $2,772 | 59.2% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
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 98290. 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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