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Household size in ZIP 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98528 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Washington as a whole, where it has 2.61 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.77, in line with the national trend.
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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98528 is 44.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and 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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 98528 than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 98528
Renters in ZIP 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% of households in ZIP 98528 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, 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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98528: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 11.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98528 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,083 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,200 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,479 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98528 pays $1,479 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $518 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
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 98528
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98528: 20.3% 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 risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98528 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Washington. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, as it has 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 98528
| Period | ZIP 98528 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98528 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Washington as a whole (5.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 98528 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 98528 | 2.72 | 44.1 | 9.7% | 18.5% | 14.5% | 1989 | $1,479 | 20.3% | 92.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98524 | 2.37 | 55.3 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 19.6% | 1995 | $1,260 | 27.9% | 98.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98588 | 2.78 | 50.5 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 40.1% | 1993 | $1,032 | 9.2% | 94.3% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 98329 | 2.57 | 42.7 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,675 | 32.4% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98546 | 2.45 | 50.8 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 31.8% | 1988 | $1,135 | 26.6% | 93.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98394 | 2.46 | 51.0 | 3.2% | 10.6% | 17.7% | 1990 | $1,084 | 27.2% | 93.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 98367 | 2.69 | 43.8 | 10.6% | 15.4% | 9.0% | 1994 | $1,815 | 32.8% | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 98555 | 1.53 | 67.0 | 6.5% | 17.4% | 71.2% | 1980 | $737 | 38.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 98592 | 2.29 | 62.6 | 6.9% | 22.1% | 21.0% | 1985 | $2,061 | 37.9% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98312 | 2.54 | 37.7 | 13.1% | 36.9% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,830 | 28.9% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98332 | 2.57 | 46.5 | 6.9% | 15.6% | 3.6% | 1998 | $2,493 | 52.6% | 97.8% | 5.6% |
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 98528. 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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