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Population and households in ZIP 98315
Household size in ZIP 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.35 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98315 are large by national standards, averaging 3.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.06 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have larger households.
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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98315 is young: half of its residents are under 21.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. No other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in ZIP 98315, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 98315
Renters in ZIP 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 99.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 99.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98315 rent: 98.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a quarter of owners (26.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98315: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Washington. Vacancy has fallen 6.9 points since 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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98315 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. ZIP 98315 has older homes than most Washington ZIP codes.
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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,174 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,297 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,637 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,369 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,195 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98315 pays $2,369 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,195 a month from 2006–10, a 102% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 98315
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98315: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98315: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 98315
| Period | ZIP 98315 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98315 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98315 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 98315 | 3.35 | 21.7 | 4.0% | 98.2% | 7.3% | 1980 | $2,369 | 25.0% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98383 | 2.49 | 42.2 | 7.6% | 42.2% | 7.9% | 1991 | $2,068 | 37.7% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98345 | 2.35 | 47.9 | 12.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 1984 | $3,017 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98370 | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.7% | 24.9% | 5.6% | 1991 | $2,257 | 46.2% | 95.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98311 | 2.70 | 39.1 | 12.5% | 25.3% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,862 | 32.8% | 96.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 98392 | 2.50 | 45.0 | 11.1% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,480 | 39.9% | 93.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98312 | 2.54 | 37.7 | 13.1% | 36.9% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,830 | 28.9% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98310 | 2.41 | 36.6 | 13.9% | 48.7% | 6.6% | 1971 | $1,678 | 28.9% | 92.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 98110 | 2.49 | 50.0 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 9.6% | 1989 | $2,345 | 76.8% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98380 | 2.97 | 42.5 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 13.2% | 1988 | $2,404 | 27.3% | 92.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98337 | 2.02 | 35.6 | 5.8% | 52.7% | 15.0% | 1948 | $1,541 | 27.2% | 91.0% | 5.6% |
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 98315. 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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