98001 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 98001 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98001 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98001 is 5.1%.
| Population | 35,842 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.65% |
| Population Density | 1,877 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,248 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,605 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $416,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 32.48% |
98001 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,148 | 59.91% |
| Black | 2,236 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 3,874 | 11.52% |
| Asian | 6,092 | 18.12% |
| Native American | 373 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 905 | 2.69% |
98001 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,464 | 28.54% |
| Black | 711 | 13.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,854 | 36.14% |
| Asian | 868 | 16.92% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 200 | 3.9% |
98001 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,153 | 10.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,774 | 18.27% |
| High School Diploma | 4,893 | 23.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 537 | 2.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 976 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,049 | 19.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,977 | 14.42% |
| Masters Degree | 1,005 | 4.87% |
| Professional Degree | 194 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 94 | 0.46% |