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Population and households in ZIP 98826
Household size in ZIP 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98826 are small: just 2.10 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.31, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.3, ZIP 98826 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 45.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98826: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 98826
Renters in ZIP 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 98826 rent their homes (29.3%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 44.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 33.6% of the housing in ZIP 98826, 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. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, 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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98826 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. Washington as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,292 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98826 costs $1,292 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $568 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 98826
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98826: 46.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 12.8 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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 98826: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 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 98826
| Period | ZIP 98826 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 98826 has been strong: just 2.7% 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 18 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 98826 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 98826 | 2.10 | 54.3 | 2.8% | 29.3% | 33.6% | 1987 | $1,292 | 46.2% | 95.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98847 | 2.75 | 45.9 | 4.8% | 32.2% | 27.1% | 1986 | $855 | 33.2% | 86.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98821 | 3.38 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 8.9% | 1991 | $1,031 | 21.4% | 87.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 98815 | 2.97 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 26.0% | 9.1% | 1981 | $1,029 | 25.8% | 86.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 98811 | 2.47 | 47.1 | 10.0% | 17.5% | 35.1% | 1985 | $1,136 | 26.0% | 92.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 98822 | 2.56 | 44.4 | 11.1% | 18.2% | 19.0% | 1984 | $1,306 | 23.9% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98843 | 2.43 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 36.3% | 40.4% | 2000 | $782 | 21.3% | 69.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98858 | 2.59 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 23.6% | 17.7% | 1955 | $1,079 | 15.3% | 82.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 98288 | 1.92 | 59.7 | 0.5% | 24.7% | 69.3% | 1972 | $1,500 | 23.8% | 95.4% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 98817 | 2.35 | 34.8 | 8.3% | 62.0% | 29.3% | 1991 | $1,304 | 35.9% | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98224 | 1.92 | 59.7 | 0.5% | 24.7% | 69.3% | 1972 | $1,500 | 23.8% | 95.4% | 6.5% |
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 98826. 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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