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Household size in ZIP 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.77 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.84 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.55 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.55 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98951 are large by national standards, averaging 3.55 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.77, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.0, ZIP 98951 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 27.9, in line with the national trend. Only nine 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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 98951: 22.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four 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 98951
Renters in ZIP 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 98951 rent their homes (39.8%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. More than half of owners (54.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 98951 than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98951 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $649 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $713 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $955 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$437 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98951 runs $955 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $437 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest 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 98951
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98951: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 98951 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 98951
| Period | ZIP 98951 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98951 runs well above the national rate: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, 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 98951 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 98951 | 3.55 | 30.0 | 22.4% | 39.8% | 5.8% | 1974 | $955 | 12.0% | 67.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 98939 | 3.61 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 33.3% | 11.5% | 1959 | $1,270 | 13.6% | 82.1% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98921 | 3.96 | 18.6 | 15.2% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 1962 | $924 | 16.2% | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98933 | 3.34 | 34.5 | 16.5% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 1983 | $988 | 18.2% | 75.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 98948 | 3.61 | 28.6 | 23.9% | 42.9% | 4.1% | 1969 | $925 | 9.7% | 64.4% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 98936 | 3.22 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 19.4% | 12.0% | 1997 | $1,133 | 21.3% | 85.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98953 | 3.09 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 24.3% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,068 | 22.8% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98903 | 2.96 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 26.7% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,418 | 21.7% | 79.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 98902 | 2.80 | 35.1 | 21.9% | 49.0% | 6.0% | 1960 | $1,179 | 16.6% | 77.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 98952 | 3.77 | 33.7 | 28.4% | 38.9% | 12.5% | 1976 | $640 | 14.7% | 74.5% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 98932 | 3.99 | 24.2 | 18.6% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 1979 | $1,027 | 12.1% | 66.4% | 15.3% |
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 98951. 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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