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Population and households in ZIP 98349
Household size in ZIP 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98349 is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.9, ZIP 98349 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98349: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, 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 98349
Renters in ZIP 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98349 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.5 points, 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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.2% of the housing in ZIP 98349, 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 has fallen 9.5 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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98349 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same.
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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $962 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $923 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,510 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$548 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98349 runs $1,510 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rents are up $548 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% 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 98349
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98349: 23.4% 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 edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98349: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98349
| Period | ZIP 98349 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98349 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, 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 98349 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 98349 | 2.22 | 48.9 | 5.8% | 11.8% | 21.2% | 1986 | $1,510 | 23.4% | 96.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98394 | 2.46 | 51.0 | 3.2% | 10.6% | 17.7% | 1990 | $1,084 | 27.2% | 93.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98351 | 2.91 | 47.3 | 14.7% | 8.4% | 16.6% | 1987 | $1,733 | 33.5% | 95.3% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 98333 | 2.44 | 53.0 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 11.0% | 1990 | $1,806 | 53.0% | 96.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98546 | 2.45 | 50.8 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 31.8% | 1988 | $1,135 | 26.6% | 93.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98303 | 1.77 | 61.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 26.3% | 1993 | $1,733 | 44.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98524 | 2.37 | 55.3 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 19.6% | 1995 | $1,260 | 27.9% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98335 | 2.50 | 45.2 | 5.2% | 23.9% | 4.8% | 1989 | $2,189 | 53.3% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98329 | 2.57 | 42.7 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,675 | 32.4% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98388 | 2.37 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 34.3% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,985 | 48.0% | 93.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 98332 | 2.57 | 46.5 | 6.9% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 1998 | $2,493 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 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 98349. 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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