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Population and households in ZIP 98321
Household size in ZIP 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98321 is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, 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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98321 are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.6, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in ZIP 98321, well below the national share of 11.6%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98321
Renters in ZIP 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.2% of households in ZIP 98321 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 30.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98321 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Vacancy has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98321 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 98321 has newer homes than the great majority of 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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,190 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,399 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,940 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$856 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98321 pays $1,940 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $856 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 42.4% of household income on rent, 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 98321
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98321: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 98321 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98321 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, 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 98321
| Period | ZIP 98321 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98321 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, 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 98321 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 98321 | 2.94 | 39.8 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 1994 | $1,940 | 21.7% | 93.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98385 | 3.18 | 33.4 | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 1993 | $2,251 | 25.9% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 98396 | 2.80 | 39.5 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1980 | $1,226 | 25.3% | 89.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98391 | 2.94 | 37.3 | 9.6% | 14.0% | 4.5% | 1998 | $2,478 | 33.5% | 94.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98323 | 2.89 | 37.4 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,285 | 23.2% | 90.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98022 | 2.58 | 44.0 | 6.9% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 1980 | $1,739 | 26.7% | 93.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98360 | 2.97 | 38.7 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 2001 | $2,408 | 26.2% | 93.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98390 | 2.46 | 39.4 | 16.3% | 42.8% | 2.2% | 1985 | $1,978 | 27.4% | 93.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 98374 | 2.99 | 36.7 | 14.9% | 31.4% | 4.5% | 1997 | $2,211 | 31.7% | 93.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98372 | 2.57 | 38.8 | 13.6% | 50.2% | 4.5% | 1991 | $1,910 | 30.3% | 95.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98092 | 3.13 | 36.7 | 9.5% | 24.6% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,066 | 34.6% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
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 98321. 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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