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Population and households in ZIP 98603
Household size in ZIP 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.67 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98603 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98603 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 98603, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 98603
Renters in ZIP 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.8% of households in ZIP 98603 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a third of owners (32.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98603: 26.5% 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.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 98603 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $752 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $854 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$270 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98603 costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 98603
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 98603 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.3%, against 35.6% 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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 98603 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 98603
| Period | ZIP 98603 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98603 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 98603 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 98603 | 2.95 | 46.9 | 7.4% | 17.8% | 26.5% | 1998 | $1,022 | 16.3% | 86.6% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98601 | 2.78 | 40.6 | 6.3% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 1991 | $1,333 | 23.2% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98616 | 2.80 | 48.8 | 7.6% | 19.2% | 32.3% | 1999 | $1,024 | 14.3% | 85.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 98675 | 3.21 | 34.0 | 3.9% | 11.9% | 8.0% | 1993 | $1,721 | 21.4% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98629 | 2.89 | 40.3 | 5.3% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 1995 | $1,818 | 26.3% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98674 | 3.08 | 36.8 | 10.6% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 1995 | $1,749 | 19.9% | 87.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 98625 | 2.68 | 47.0 | 7.9% | 17.9% | 6.9% | 1993 | $1,362 | 28.3% | 90.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 97018 | 2.69 | 45.9 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 2.0% | 1992 | $2,074 | 16.9% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 97051 | 2.57 | 41.5 | 16.4% | 34.4% | 5.6% | 1983 | $1,579 | 20.0% | 90.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98609 | 3.01 | 40.7 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 1993 | $1,541 | 10.1% | 94.8% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 97054 | 2.55 | 48.7 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 1989 | $924 | 15.5% | 93.0% | 12.0% |
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 98603. 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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