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Population and households in ZIP 98563
Household size in ZIP 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98563 run small, averaging 2.42 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 west.
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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.2, ZIP 98563 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98563: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, 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 98563
Renters in ZIP 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 98563 rent their homes (25.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 40.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 98563 as nationally: 10.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington as a whole (7.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.3 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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 98563 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing. ZIP 98563 has older homes than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $747 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,136 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$566 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98563 runs $1,136 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $566 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 98563
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98563: 23.7% 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 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98563 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, 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 98563
| Period | ZIP 98563 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98563 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 98563 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 98563 | 2.42 | 46.2 | 6.8% | 25.3% | 10.9% | 1973 | $1,136 | 23.7% | 93.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98583 | 4.84 | 16.5 | 22.3% | 45.2% | 5.5% | 1955 | $959 | 16.1% | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98537 | 2.43 | 43.0 | 5.7% | 18.9% | 8.2% | 1962 | $1,243 | 22.5% | 91.3% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98541 | 2.76 | 44.8 | 11.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% | 1977 | $976 | 16.2% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 98520 | 2.76 | 38.7 | 15.2% | 35.6% | 10.2% | 1956 | $1,003 | 13.9% | 85.7% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 98559 | 2.30 | 56.6 | 2.4% | 7.0% | 10.3% | 1991 | $1,087 | 15.2% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98550 | 2.48 | 39.6 | 15.6% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 1950 | $1,106 | 18.3% | 92.5% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 98557 | 2.59 | 40.3 | 9.2% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 1989 | $1,223 | 18.3% | 90.2% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 98568 | 2.69 | 42.8 | 16.2% | 19.0% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,043 | 12.8% | 88.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98595 | 2.03 | 55.8 | 4.2% | 37.2% | 38.0% | 1979 | $874 | 18.1% | 89.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98569 | 1.95 | 62.7 | 7.8% | 16.6% | 31.5% | 1996 | $1,372 | 24.7% | 91.4% | 5.8% |
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 98563. 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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