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Population and households in ZIP 98953
Household size in ZIP 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.51 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98953 are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.8, ZIP 98953 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center.
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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 98953 than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. ZIP 98953 has a higher share of single-parent households than most 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 98953
Renters in ZIP 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 98953 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, 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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98953: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.0 points from 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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 98953 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. ZIP 98953 has older homes than at least four in five 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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $858 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,068 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 98953 costs $1,068 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $250 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.9% 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 south; the highest are 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 98953
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 98953: 22.8% 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 7.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 98953 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 14 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98953
| Period | ZIP 98953 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 98953 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 98953 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 98953 | 3.09 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 24.3% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,068 | 22.8% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 98921 | 3.96 | 18.6 | 15.2% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 1962 | $924 | 16.2% | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98948 | 3.61 | 28.6 | 23.9% | 42.9% | 4.1% | 1969 | $925 | 9.7% | 64.4% | 9.9% |
| 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 98936 | 3.22 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 19.4% | 12.0% | 1997 | $1,133 | 21.3% | 85.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 98939 | 3.61 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 33.3% | 11.5% | 1959 | $1,270 | 13.6% | 82.1% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98944 | 3.54 | 29.4 | 22.7% | 42.0% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,038 | 10.6% | 58.0% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 98933 | 3.34 | 34.5 | 16.5% | 36.1% | 6.7% | 1983 | $988 | 18.2% | 75.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 98903 | 2.96 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 26.7% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,418 | 21.7% | 79.9% | 8.5% |
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 98953. 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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