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Population and households in ZIP 98499
Household size in ZIP 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98499 is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.25 in 2006–10, 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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in ZIP 98499 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.3, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in ZIP 98499 (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 21 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 98499
Renters in ZIP 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98499 rent: 60.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.5 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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 98499 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area as a whole (6.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98499 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. 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 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $839 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $954 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,523 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$684 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98499 costs $1,523 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rents are up $684 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 98499
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 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 98499: 18.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 24 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 98499 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 29 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 98499
| Period | ZIP 98499 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 98499: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 98499 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 98499 | 2.39 | 39.7 | 16.0% | 60.8% | 8.6% | 1976 | $1,523 | 18.4% | 85.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98498 | 2.44 | 42.3 | 7.4% | 36.9% | 8.6% | 1973 | $1,824 | 31.2% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98438 | 3.05 | 23.4 | 5.7% | 97.3% | 12.3% | 2002 | $2,323 | 28.2% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98444 | 2.79 | 34.6 | 18.9% | 54.9% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,723 | 17.1% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 98439 | 2.67 | 25.4 | 13.6% | 90.8% | 9.9% | 1987 | $1,793 | 12.9% | 90.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98467 | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.6% | 39.6% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,840 | 37.8% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98409 | 2.35 | 33.5 | 19.4% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 1974 | $1,697 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 98447 | 2.32 | 22.4 | 4.6% | 54.4% | 16.6% | 1959 | $1,401 | 33.7% | 94.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98408 | 2.65 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 28.7% | 5.6% | 1952 | $1,728 | 25.0% | 90.2% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 98388 | 2.37 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 34.3% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,985 | 48.0% | 93.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 98466 | 2.56 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 46.2% | 5.4% | 1977 | $1,972 | 44.7% | 96.3% | 6.2% |
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 98499. 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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