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Population and households in ZIP 98577
Household size in ZIP 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98577 are small: just 2.30 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. Household size has edged down from 2.34 in 2006–10, 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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98577 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 98577, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 98577
Renters in ZIP 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in ZIP 98577 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.9 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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 98577: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, 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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98577 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,126 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98577 pays $1,126 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $503 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.9% 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 north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 98577
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98577: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 98577 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 98577 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98577 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 98577
| Period | ZIP 98577 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98577 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 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 98577 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 98577 | 2.30 | 46.4 | 7.8% | 16.3% | 12.6% | 1964 | $1,126 | 20.6% | 85.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98586 | 2.34 | 48.9 | 16.9% | 31.2% | 15.7% | 1961 | $1,081 | 21.3% | 81.7% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 98527 | 2.11 | 55.1 | 3.4% | 14.4% | 23.7% | 1991 | $1,125 | 26.5% | 94.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98590 | 2.15 | 53.6 | 3.9% | 14.1% | 28.8% | 1989 | $1,108 | 25.3% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 98641 | 1.94 | 62.6 | 1.3% | 7.1% | 48.8% | 1993 | $1,005 | 33.1% | 96.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98572 | 2.97 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 1960 | $971 | 9.2% | 92.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 98547 | 1.87 | 56.6 | 8.9% | 16.6% | 50.7% | 1977 | $782 | 22.0% | 91.3% | 17.0% |
| ZIP 98538 | 2.66 | 43.6 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 1959 | $1,190 | 22.1% | 94.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98544 | 3.02 | 30.1 | 20.1% | 43.0% | 5.4% | 1986 | $969 | 37.9% | 79.6% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98531 | 2.57 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 33.9% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,180 | 22.6% | 90.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 98532 | 2.71 | 43.0 | 9.6% | 23.2% | 5.9% | 1981 | $1,166 | 23.5% | 92.6% | 4.6% |
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 98577. 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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