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Household size in ZIP 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98406 are small: just 2.30 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. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, 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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98406 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 98406, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 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 98406
Renters in ZIP 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 98406 than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 26.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. The renter share is down 0.6 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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 98406 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98406 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older homes.
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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,029 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,124 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,259 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,859 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$830 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98406 pays $1,859 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rents are up $830 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.6% 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 98406
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98406: 50.0% 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 12.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98406: 96.3% 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 1.3 points from 2006–10, 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 98406
| Period | ZIP 98406 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98406 than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98406 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 98406 | 2.30 | 42.7 | 6.5% | 38.3% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,859 | 50.0% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98416 | 2.78 | 20.9 | 28.1% | 46.8% | 5.0% | 1938 | $2,583 | 81.3% | 100.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 98407 | 2.17 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 35.0% | 6.8% | 1969 | $2,035 | 50.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98465 | 1.93 | 42.7 | 8.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% | 1969 | $1,572 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98405 | 2.26 | 39.1 | 18.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% | 1949 | $1,585 | 31.8% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98403 | 1.97 | 38.9 | 4.8% | 58.2% | 4.6% | 1945 | $1,558 | 66.0% | 99.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98466 | 2.56 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 46.2% | 5.4% | 1977 | $1,972 | 44.7% | 96.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98402 | 1.40 | 32.7 | 6.4% | 85.7% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,467 | 37.7% | 90.7% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 98409 | 2.35 | 33.5 | 19.4% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 1974 | $1,697 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 98418 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 11.1% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,689 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98421 | 1.54 | 33.5 | 0.8% | 68.0% | 7.7% | 2006 | $2,148 | 50.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
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 98406. 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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