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Population and households in ZIP 98902
Household size in ZIP 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98902 average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 98902 is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 98902: 21.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only five of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 98902
Renters in ZIP 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 98902 than nationally: 49.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98902 than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98902 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have older homes.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,179 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$456 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98902 pays $1,179 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $456 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 98902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98902: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.3% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 98902 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 98902
| Period | ZIP 98902 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98902: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, 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 98902 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 98902 | 2.80 | 35.1 | 21.9% | 49.0% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,179 | 16.6% | 77.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 98901 | 2.79 | 33.7 | 18.9% | 50.0% | 8.1% | 1982 | $1,169 | 15.1% | 71.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 98903 | 2.96 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 26.7% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,418 | 21.7% | 79.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 98908 | 2.64 | 38.3 | 13.3% | 30.4% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,522 | 32.7% | 90.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98942 | 2.59 | 37.5 | 11.3% | 26.1% | 5.8% | 1987 | $1,528 | 24.0% | 86.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 98939 | 3.61 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 33.3% | 11.5% | 1959 | $1,270 | 13.6% | 82.1% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98936 | 3.22 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 19.4% | 12.0% | 1997 | $1,133 | 21.3% | 85.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98923 | 2.55 | 50.1 | 23.0% | 45.8% | 5.3% | 1968 | $940 | 22.4% | 68.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 98951 | 3.55 | 30.0 | 22.4% | 39.8% | 5.8% | 1974 | $955 | 12.0% | 67.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 98933 | 3.34 | 34.5 | 16.5% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 1983 | $988 | 18.2% | 75.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 98921 | 3.96 | 18.6 | 15.2% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 1962 | $924 | 16.2% | 62.1% | 0.0% |
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 98902. 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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