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Population and households in ZIP 98948
Household size in ZIP 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.62 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.75 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.51 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.61 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98948 are large by national standards, averaging 3.61 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Only two of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger 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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.6, ZIP 98948 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 25.8, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 98948 (23.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 98948
Renters in ZIP 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 98948 than nationally: 42.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98948: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower 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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98948 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 98948 has older homes than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $569 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $925 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$356 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98948 pays $925 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $356 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 98948
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98948: 9.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in ZIP 98948 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 16.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 98948
| Period | ZIP 98948 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98948: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 98948 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 98948 | 3.61 | 28.6 | 23.9% | 42.9% | 4.1% | 1969 | $925 | 9.7% | 64.4% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 98921 | 3.96 | 18.6 | 15.2% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 1962 | $924 | 16.2% | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98953 | 3.09 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 24.3% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,068 | 22.8% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98932 | 3.99 | 24.2 | 18.6% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 1979 | $1,027 | 12.1% | 66.4% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 98951 | 3.55 | 30.0 | 22.4% | 39.8% | 5.8% | 1974 | $955 | 12.0% | 67.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 98938 | 3.06 | 36.7 | 17.8% | 28.5% | 2.9% | 1978 | $923 | 11.3% | 68.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 98933 | 3.34 | 34.5 | 16.5% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 1983 | $988 | 18.2% | 75.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 98944 | 3.54 | 29.4 | 22.7% | 42.0% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,038 | 10.6% | 58.0% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 98952 | 3.77 | 33.7 | 28.4% | 38.9% | 12.5% | 1976 | $640 | 14.7% | 74.5% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 98935 | 3.95 | 28.9 | 21.6% | 34.8% | 5.1% | 1987 | $953 | 8.1% | 63.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 98930 | 3.31 | 30.6 | 25.5% | 40.0% | 6.0% | 1979 | $1,012 | 9.4% | 63.0% | 5.6% |
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 98948. 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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