Table 1. Zip Code Characteristics by Rurality Classification, Washington State, 2017a .
| Characteristic | Urban Core (n = 340) | Suburban (n = 120) | Large Rural (n = 69) | Small Rural (n = 177) | All Zip Codes (N = 706b) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage aged >65 | 13.6 | 19.3 | 20.1 | 23.0 | 17.5 |
| Percentage nonwhite | 24.8 | 11.1 | 11.7 | 14.4 | 18.6 |
| Percentage Hispanic | 11.1 | 9.6 | 16.6 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Percentage Medicaid-insured | 16.0 | 16.4 | 16.8 | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Percentage with income below 200% of the federal poverty level | 28.4 | 30.6 | 33.9 | 38.9 | 31.9 |
| Total population, no. | |||||
| Median | 24,972 | 3,950 | 6,472 | 1,340 | 9,785 |
| Mean | 25,530 | 7,510 | 11,238 | 2,749 | 15,359 |
a
Data were obtained from the 2017 American Community Survey 5-year estimates and represent the means for zip codes in each rurality classification (27). All values are percentages, unless otherwise indicated.
b
Census data did not link to zip code data for 8 zip codes (2 urban core, 2 suburban, and 4 rural).