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Population and households in ZIP 98579
Household size in ZIP 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 98579 holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.60 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98579 are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Washington overall, where the median age is 39.6. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 98579 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 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 98579
Renters in ZIP 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98579 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98579: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98579 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $847 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,152 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,144 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,434 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$587 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98579 costs $1,434 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $587 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable 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 98579
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98579: 20.5% 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 7.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 98579 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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 98579 have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 98579
| Period | ZIP 98579 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98579 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 98579 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 98579 | 2.81 | 41.5 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,434 | 20.5% | 92.4% | 4.4% |
| 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 98530 | 2.39 | 49.9 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 1984 | $1,335 | 22.1% | 85.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98589 | 2.40 | 46.0 | 7.8% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 1993 | $1,386 | 27.6% | 91.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98568 | 2.69 | 42.8 | 16.2% | 19.0% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,043 | 12.8% | 88.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98512 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 26.9% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,731 | 37.8% | 95.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98559 | 2.30 | 56.6 | 2.4% | 7.0% | 10.3% | 1991 | $1,087 | 15.2% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98576 | 2.98 | 40.0 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 8.0% | 1992 | $1,747 | 22.8% | 93.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 98597 | 2.80 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 21.9% | 7.2% | 1999 | $1,627 | 25.9% | 91.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98558 | 2.98 | 42.2 | 15.1% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 1993 | $1,891 | 26.4% | 92.2% | 7.3% |
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 98579. 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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