Population 491 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 99179: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 99179
Household size in ZIP 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, ZIP 99179 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.53 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 99179 are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 99179: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 99179
Renters in ZIP 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 99179 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 99179: 13.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 99179 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $746 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $911 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,591 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$845 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 99179 pays $1,591 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rent takes 19.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 99179
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 99179 than nationally: 42.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 99179: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 99179
| Period | ZIP 99179 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 99179 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 99179 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 99179 | 2.67 | 40.7 | 4.8% | 17.8% | 13.4% | 1958 | $1,591 | 42.7% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 99113 | 2.63 | 41.3 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 13.1% | 1959 | $1,549 | 43.7% | 95.9% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 83832 | 2.62 | 37.9 | 8.0% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 1972 | $1,151 | 41.4% | 96.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 83535 | 2.15 | 49.2 | 8.8% | 31.1% | 10.5% | 1971 | $669 | 21.8% | 94.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 99347 | 2.27 | 47.8 | 2.6% | 22.6% | 15.9% | 1961 | $818 | 30.8% | 94.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 83537 | 2.49 | 50.8 | 3.5% | 16.6% | 17.9% | 1982 | $946 | 22.1% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 83541 | 1.99 | 60.2 | 4.5% | 10.6% | 24.8% | 1981 | $808 | 21.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 83545 | 2.23 | 55.9 | 6.5% | 15.4% | 17.7% | 1973 | $897 | 20.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 83520 | 1.98 | 59.9 | 3.8% | 10.5% | 18.1% | 1985 | $761 | 16.6% | 84.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 83544 | 2.43 | 48.2 | 7.3% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 1976 | $917 | 18.4% | 92.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 99136 | 2.21 | 56.0 | 7.1% | 14.5% | 18.8% | 1948 | $658 | 35.4% | 93.4% | 0.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 87578, NM · 25251, WV · 25634, WV · 26585, WV · 28452, NC · 29082, SC · 29333, SC · 31208, GA · 35775, AL · 36373, AL
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 99179. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.