98002 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 98002 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98002 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98002 is 5.1%.
| Population | 36,812 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.85% |
| Population Density | 4,993 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,148 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,742 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 38.97% |
98002 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,311 | 56.64% |
| Black | 3,350 | 9.34% |
| Hispanic | 8,164 | 22.77% |
| Asian | 2,361 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 551 | 1.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1,125 | 3.14% |
98002 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,909 | 30.34% |
| Black | 540 | 8.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,727 | 43.35% |
| Asian | 541 | 8.6% |
| Native American | 81 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 493 | 7.84% |
98002 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,255 | 12.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,872 | 10.47% |
| High School Diploma | 6,509 | 36.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 449 | 2.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,210 | 6.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,298 | 18.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,636 | 9.15% |
| Masters Degree | 493 | 2.76% |
| Professional Degree | 124 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33 | 0.18% |
