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Population and households in ZIP 98506
Household size in ZIP 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98506 are small: just 2.18 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 edged down from 2.24, as it has nationally.
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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98506 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 are older.
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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98506: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 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 98506
Renters in ZIP 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 98506 is about as common as it is nationally: 33.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, 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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98506 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Washington as a whole looks much the same.
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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98506 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Washington as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,194 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,080 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,181 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,666 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$472 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98506 costs $1,666 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Washington as a whole ($1,875). Rents are up $472 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 98506
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98506: 51.0% 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 is up 13.9 points from 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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98506: 96.5% 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 risen 3.2 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 98506 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98506
| Period | ZIP 98506 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98506 runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 98506 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 98506 | 2.18 | 48.1 | 6.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,666 | 51.0% | 96.5% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 98502 | 2.41 | 39.4 | 11.4% | 42.9% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,851 | 51.8% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98516 | 2.59 | 39.8 | 8.3% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 2000 | $2,219 | 37.8% | 95.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 98503 | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.6% | 41.2% | 5.3% | 1986 | $1,838 | 32.5% | 93.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98501 | 2.45 | 40.2 | 10.7% | 39.2% | 6.2% | 1984 | $2,011 | 49.9% | 96.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98513 | 2.84 | 39.6 | 13.8% | 21.9% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,908 | 31.8% | 94.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98512 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 26.9% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,731 | 37.8% | 95.8% | 4.4% |
| 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 98433 | 3.18 | 22.3 | 20.9% | 99.0% | 15.5% | 1988 | $2,296 | 25.0% | 97.5% | 6.5% |
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 98506. 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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