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Household size in ZIP 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 98611 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.57, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east 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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, ZIP 98611 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, as it has nationally. Only 26 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98611: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98611 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98611
Renters in ZIP 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98611 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98611 than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Washington. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.8 points, 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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98611 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $734 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $799 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98611 costs $1,256 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $521 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.3% 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 west; the highest are 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 98611
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 98611 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 19 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98611 is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 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 98611
| Period | ZIP 98611 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98611 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 98611 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 98611 | 2.62 | 47.2 | 4.8% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 1983 | $1,256 | 17.4% | 92.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 98645 | 2.59 | 51.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,296 | 22.1% | 93.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 98581 | 2.39 | 50.2 | 1.4% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 1984 | $966 | 16.8% | 92.0% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 98626 | 2.66 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 31.0% | 5.5% | 1975 | $1,501 | 15.5% | 90.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98632 | 2.49 | 40.7 | 13.0% | 39.4% | 6.7% | 1968 | $1,436 | 16.0% | 89.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 98649 | 2.56 | 43.7 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 10.0% | 1988 | $867 | 29.3% | 94.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 97016 | 2.56 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 20.1% | 12.2% | 1975 | $920 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98612 | 2.26 | 53.4 | 2.6% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 1984 | $857 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98647 | 2.10 | 64.5 | 2.2% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 1970 | $853 | 14.1% | 85.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98621 | 2.17 | 52.5 | 5.4% | 15.0% | 12.6% | 1974 | $1,586 | 28.3% | 91.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98643 | 2.17 | 52.3 | 5.5% | 15.0% | 12.7% | 1974 | $1,600 | 28.5% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
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 98611. 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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