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Population and households in ZIP 98502
Household size in ZIP 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98502 run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98502 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 98502 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Washington overall (10.1%). The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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 98502
Renters in ZIP 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in ZIP 98502 rent their homes (42.9%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in ZIP 98502 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. 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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98502 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $874 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,101 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,247 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,851 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$977 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98502 costs $1,851 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $977 a month from 2006–10, a 112% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 98502
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98502: 51.8% 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 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98502: 95.9% 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 0.9 points, 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 98502
| Period | ZIP 98502 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in ZIP 98502 is the same as the national rate. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, 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 98502 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 98502 | 2.41 | 39.4 | 11.4% | 42.9% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,851 | 51.8% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98506 | 2.18 | 48.1 | 6.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,666 | 51.0% | 96.5% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 98501 | 2.45 | 40.2 | 10.7% | 39.2% | 6.2% | 1984 | $2,011 | 49.9% | 96.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98512 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 26.9% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,731 | 37.8% | 95.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98503 | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.6% | 41.2% | 5.3% | 1986 | $1,838 | 32.5% | 93.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98516 | 2.59 | 39.8 | 8.3% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 2000 | $2,219 | 37.8% | 95.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 98513 | 2.84 | 39.6 | 13.8% | 21.9% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,908 | 31.8% | 94.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98351 | 2.91 | 47.3 | 14.7% | 8.4% | 16.6% | 1987 | $1,733 | 33.5% | 95.3% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 98303 | 1.77 | 61.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 26.3% | 1993 | $1,733 | 44.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98327 | 2.74 | 33.8 | 6.2% | 38.5% | 3.6% | 2002 | $2,357 | 53.9% | 95.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98557 | 2.59 | 40.3 | 9.2% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 1989 | $1,223 | 18.3% | 90.2% | 9.8% |
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 98502. 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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