98126 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98126 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 98126 is 3.7%.
Population | 21,102 |
Population Growth Rate | -5.69% |
Population Density | 6,089 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 9,240 |
Percentage High Income Households | 7.9% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $97,368 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $113,580 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.7% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.77% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 27.28% |
98126 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 14,069 | 66.59% |
Black | 2,873 | 13.6% |
Hispanic | 1,396 | 6.61% |
Asian | 2,584 | 12.23% |
Native American | 148 | 0.7% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 59 | 0.28% |
98126 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 984 | 30.53% |
Black | 990 | 30.72% |
Hispanic | 792 | 24.57% |
Asian | 393 | 12.19% |
Native American | 25 | 0.78% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 39 | 1.21% |
98126 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 791 | 5.42% |
Bachelor Degree | 4,834 | 33.09% |
High School Diploma | 2,283 | 15.63% |
No High School Diploma | 176 | 1.2% |
GED or Alternate | 336 | 2.3% |
1 or More Years of College | 2,197 | 15.04% |
Associates Degree | 1,300 | 8.9% |
Masters Degree | 1,794 | 12.28% |
Professional Degree | 606 | 4.15% |
Doctorate Degree | 290 | 1.99% |