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Population and households in ZIP 98815
Household size in ZIP 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98815 are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 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 2.87, even as the national average fell.
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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98815 are younger than 41.3 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 39.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 98815 than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 98815 has a higher 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 98815
Renters in ZIP 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98815 own their homes; 26.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 98815 is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington overall (7.6%). Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98815 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east 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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $742 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $644 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $805 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98815 pays $1,029 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $286 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have lower rents.
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 98815
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 98815 (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 98815 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98815 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 98815
| Period | ZIP 98815 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98815 has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98815 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 98815 | 2.97 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 26.0% | 9.1% | 1981 | $1,029 | 25.8% | 86.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98836 | 2.98 | 39.7 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1979 | $1,175 | 27.2% | 88.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 98821 | 3.38 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 8.9% | 1991 | $1,031 | 21.4% | 87.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 98847 | 2.75 | 45.9 | 4.8% | 32.2% | 27.1% | 1986 | $855 | 33.2% | 86.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98801 | 2.60 | 37.7 | 10.4% | 41.2% | 5.0% | 1977 | $1,410 | 30.2% | 85.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98802 | 2.84 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 30.2% | 7.8% | 1989 | $1,677 | 22.6% | 85.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 98826 | 2.10 | 54.3 | 2.8% | 29.3% | 33.6% | 1987 | $1,292 | 46.2% | 95.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98858 | 2.59 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 23.6% | 17.7% | 1955 | $1,079 | 15.3% | 82.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98845 | 2.48 | 44.2 | 1.8% | 39.9% | 23.8% | 1973 | $945 | 22.6% | 83.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98068 | 2.39 | 52.5 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 56.9% | 1993 | $1,515 | 43.2% | 96.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 99115 | 2.34 | 52.6 | 8.6% | 25.6% | 30.3% | 1967 | $691 | 13.8% | 89.0% | 4.1% |
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 98815. 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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