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Population and households in ZIP 98409
Household size in ZIP 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98409 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 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 2.51 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98409 is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 29.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 20 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 98409 (19.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only nine of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 98409
Renters in ZIP 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98409: 57.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of renters.
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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98409: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.4 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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98409 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $971 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,026 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,197 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,697 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$726 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98409 pays $1,697 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rents are up $726 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.6% 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 98409
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98409: 22.3% 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 risen 9.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 98409 have finished high school as nationally: 88.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Seattle area (93.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 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 98409
| Period | ZIP 98409 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98409: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98409 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 98409 | 2.35 | 33.5 | 19.4% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 1974 | $1,697 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 98408 | 2.65 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 28.7% | 5.6% | 1952 | $1,728 | 25.0% | 90.2% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 98418 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 11.1% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,689 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98467 | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.6% | 39.6% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,840 | 37.8% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98466 | 2.56 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 46.2% | 5.4% | 1977 | $1,972 | 44.7% | 96.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98405 | 2.26 | 39.1 | 18.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% | 1949 | $1,585 | 31.8% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98499 | 2.39 | 39.7 | 16.0% | 60.8% | 8.6% | 1976 | $1,523 | 18.4% | 85.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98404 | 2.88 | 35.6 | 17.1% | 32.6% | 5.3% | 1968 | $1,671 | 21.7% | 83.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98465 | 1.93 | 42.7 | 8.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% | 1969 | $1,572 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98402 | 1.40 | 32.7 | 6.4% | 85.7% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,467 | 37.7% | 90.7% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 98416 | 2.78 | 20.9 | 28.1% | 46.8% | 5.0% | 1938 | $2,583 | 81.3% | 100.0% | 10.2% |
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 98409. 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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