Population 5,685 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 98640
Household size in ZIP 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98640 are small: just 1.98 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 2.06 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 62.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 61.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98640 skews older: half of its residents are older than 61.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 54.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in ZIP 98640, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 98640 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 98640
Renters in ZIP 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.7% of households in ZIP 98640 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only eight of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 57.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 39.7% of the housing in ZIP 98640, 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. No other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher vacancy rate.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98640 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $907 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $799 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,239 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98640 runs $1,239 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $450 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 98640
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 98640 than nationally: 28.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98640: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98640
| Period | ZIP 98640 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 98640 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 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 98640 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 98640 | 1.98 | 61.2 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 39.7% | 1986 | $1,239 | 28.7% | 95.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 98641 | 1.94 | 62.6 | 1.3% | 7.1% | 48.8% | 1993 | $1,005 | 33.1% | 96.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 98631 | 2.01 | 56.7 | 9.7% | 30.0% | 40.5% | 1974 | $969 | 28.5% | 93.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98644 | 1.66 | 69.7 | 11.1% | 18.2% | 54.6% | 1962 | $1,052 | 39.9% | 95.9% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 98624 | 2.59 | 48.5 | 17.0% | 27.5% | 26.0% | 1975 | $1,327 | 32.3% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98638 | 2.40 | 44.0 | 18.8% | 12.7% | 28.3% | 1965 | $1,536 | 15.9% | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98643 | 2.17 | 52.3 | 5.5% | 15.0% | 12.7% | 1974 | $1,600 | 28.5% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 98621 | 2.17 | 52.5 | 5.4% | 15.0% | 12.6% | 1974 | $1,586 | 28.3% | 91.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98572 | 2.97 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 1960 | $971 | 9.2% | 92.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 98538 | 2.66 | 43.6 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 1959 | $1,190 | 22.1% | 94.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 98581 | 2.39 | 50.2 | 1.4% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 1984 | $966 | 16.8% | 92.0% | 0.3% |
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 98640. 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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