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Population and households in ZIP 98346
Household size in ZIP 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 98346 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.2, ZIP 98346 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98346: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98346
Renters in ZIP 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98346 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 98346 than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 1.9 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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98346 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, 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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,022 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,211 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,452 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98346 runs $1,452 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $430 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 98346
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 98346 than nationally: 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98346: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, 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 98346
| Period | ZIP 98346 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 98346 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 98346 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 98346 | 2.43 | 52.2 | 6.1% | 19.3% | 13.5% | 1992 | $1,452 | 45.5% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 98342 | 2.21 | 53.5 | 7.6% | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1992 | $1,544 | 47.9% | 95.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98364 | 2.16 | 52.6 | 1.4% | 22.5% | 6.0% | 1990 | $2,167 | 34.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98392 | 2.50 | 45.0 | 11.1% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,480 | 39.9% | 93.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98370 | 2.53 | 45.1 | 6.7% | 24.9% | 5.6% | 1991 | $2,257 | 46.2% | 95.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98340 | 2.18 | 64.5 | 2.1% | 14.6% | 28.3% | 1996 | $2,131 | 46.8% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98020 | 2.24 | 51.5 | 4.8% | 25.4% | 7.3% | 1972 | $2,018 | 62.8% | 98.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98177 | 2.54 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 1964 | $2,480 | 64.9% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98026 | 2.51 | 42.8 | 7.9% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 1977 | $2,336 | 49.5% | 96.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 98133 | 2.28 | 41.8 | 7.2% | 49.6% | 8.0% | 1974 | $1,957 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98043 | 2.38 | 39.3 | 10.8% | 43.2% | 3.9% | 1975 | $2,076 | 43.4% | 94.0% | 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 98346. 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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