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Population and households in ZIP 98368
Household size in ZIP 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98368 are small: just 1.93 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller 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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98368 skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 53.3, as it has nationally. Only five of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98368: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Washington ZIP codes, ZIP 98368 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 98368
Renters in ZIP 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98368 own their homes; 25.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 55.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 98368 as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington overall (7.6%). Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98368 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Washington as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $852 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $944 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $967 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,639 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$786 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98368 pays $1,639 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rent has climbed $786 a month since 2006–10, up 92%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.4% 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 98368
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.4% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98368: 51.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98368: 96.6% 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 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 98368 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98368
| Period | ZIP 98368 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98368 runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 20 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98368 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 98368 | 1.93 | 59.7 | 7.0% | 25.9% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,639 | 51.4% | 96.6% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 98339 | 2.43 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1983 | $1,240 | 29.8% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98239 | 2.26 | 57.3 | 3.8% | 15.6% | 17.9% | 1990 | $1,488 | 44.9% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98253 | 2.01 | 66.3 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1993 | $1,915 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98249 | 1.89 | 60.5 | 3.7% | 15.8% | 25.7% | 1990 | $1,664 | 54.5% | 96.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 98382 | 2.13 | 58.9 | 6.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 1989 | $1,499 | 35.9% | 95.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98282 | 2.34 | 55.9 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1989 | $1,683 | 35.6% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98260 | 2.18 | 60.1 | 2.2% | 16.6% | 27.3% | 1991 | $1,568 | 51.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98206 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 3.5% | 17.4% | 32.5% | 1981 | $2,650 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98292 | 2.78 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 1992 | $1,933 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 6.0% |
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 98368. 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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