Lakewood (zip 98497), Washington
Zip Code Overview
As of 2007, Lakewood (zip 98497)'s population is 28,274 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.48 percent.
The median home cost in Lakewood (zip 98497) is $370,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.41 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lakewood (zip 98497)'s cost of living is 6.94% Higher than the U.S. average.
Lakewood (zip 98497) public schools spend $6,258 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Lakewood (zip 98497).
The unemployment rate in Lakewood (zip 98497) is 4.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lakewood (zip 98497) jobs have Increased by 2.69 percent.
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People
The 2007 Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, population is 28,274. There are 2,902 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA
The median age is 39.2. The US median is 37.6. 60.30% of people in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, are married. 12.60% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 18.64% of people are married, with children. 9.82% have children, but are single.
Race in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA
66.89% of people are white, 11.56% are black, 10.24% are asian, 1.19% are native american, and 9.54% claim 'Other'.
6.78% of the people in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.22% are non-hispanic).
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, is 4.40%, with job growth of 2.69%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.35%.
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA Taxes
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA,sales tax rate is 8.80%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $27,041, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $49,130.
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.69% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 25.35% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.80% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $27,041 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $49,130 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 11.55% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 11.56% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.85% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.44% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.20% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.89% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.33% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.46% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.00% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.71% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.29% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.81% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.96% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.41% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.44% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.56% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.54% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, is $370,000. Home appreciation is 1.41% over the last year. The median age of Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, real estate is 34 years.
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.47% of the Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, population. 4.91% of houses and apartments in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $370,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.41% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 57.43% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.91% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.47% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.16 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.34% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.23% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.33% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.17% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.71% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.64% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 35.33% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 26.24% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.26% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.11% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.70% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.98% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.37% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.66% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.00% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.83% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 23.48% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 25.90% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.10% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.07% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.60% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 225 physicians per capita in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA. The US average is 170.
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA Health Index
Air quality in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Crime
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 146.
On average, there are 137 sunny days per year in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA. The July high is around 76 degrees. The January low is 37. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 69 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Educate
Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, schools spend $6,258 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 418 students per librarian, and 450 children per counselor in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA, takes 28 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lakewood (zip 98497), WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lakewood (zip 98497), WA is more expensive.
Overall, Lakewood (zip 98497), WA cost of living is 106.94.
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Religion
29.77% of the people in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.83% are Catholic; 13.32% are Protestant; 2.97% are LDS; 3.72% are another Christian faith; 0.29% in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA are Jewish; 0.08% are an eastern faith; 0.56% affilite with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 29.77% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.83% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 13.32% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.97% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.90% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.47% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.09% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.99% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.49% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.72% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.29% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.56% | 0.54% |
Voting
50.50% of the people in Lakewood (zip 98497), WA are registered as Democrats. 48.12% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.38%.
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