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Population and households in ZIP 98402
Household size in ZIP 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.45 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.52 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.43 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.40 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98402 is a place of small households, averaging 1.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 1.45, in line with the national trend. No other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98402 is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98402: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 98402
Renters in ZIP 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98402 rent: 85.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a quarter of owners (24.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.6 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 98402 as nationally: 8.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area overall (6.6%). Vacancy has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98402 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Seattle area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1983. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,467 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$762 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98402 costs $1,467 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $762 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 98402
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 98402 (37.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Seattle area (46.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.4 points, 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98402 is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Seattle area overall (93.1%). The share with a diploma is up 8.5 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 98402
| Period | ZIP 98402 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98402: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98402 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 98402 | 1.40 | 32.7 | 6.4% | 85.7% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,467 | 37.7% | 90.7% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 98421 | 1.54 | 33.5 | 0.8% | 68.0% | 7.7% | 2006 | $2,148 | 50.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 98403 | 1.97 | 38.9 | 4.8% | 58.2% | 4.6% | 1945 | $1,558 | 66.0% | 99.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98405 | 2.26 | 39.1 | 18.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% | 1949 | $1,585 | 31.8% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98416 | 2.78 | 20.9 | 28.1% | 46.8% | 5.0% | 1938 | $2,583 | 81.3% | 100.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 98418 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 11.1% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,689 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98406 | 2.30 | 42.7 | 6.5% | 38.3% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,859 | 50.0% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98404 | 2.88 | 35.6 | 17.1% | 32.6% | 5.3% | 1968 | $1,671 | 21.7% | 83.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98409 | 2.35 | 33.5 | 19.4% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 1974 | $1,697 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 98422 | 2.72 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 1988 | $2,389 | 39.6% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98407 | 2.17 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 35.0% | 6.8% | 1969 | $2,035 | 50.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
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 98402. 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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