98498 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 98498 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98498 is White. The current unemployment level in 98498 is 5.5%.
| Population | 28,256 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.23% |
| Population Density | 2,902 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,426 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,905 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $76,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 31.85% |
98498 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,899 | 65.18% |
| Black | 2,912 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,578 | 13.03% |
| Asian | 2,264 | 8.24% |
| Native American | 225 | 0.82% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 582 | 2.12% |
98498 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,207 | 39.2% |
| Black | 465 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 33.16% |
| Asian | 169 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 193 | 6.27% |
98498 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,459 | 12.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,404 | 17.83% |
| High School Diploma | 4,309 | 22.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 332 | 1.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,051 | 5.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,702 | 19.39% |
| Associates Degree | 2,176 | 11.4% |
| Masters Degree | 1,177 | 6.16% |
| Professional Degree | 369 | 1.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 117 | 0.61% |