98004 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper 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 98004 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98004 is White. The current unemployment level in 98004 is 5.1%.
| Population | 39,161 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.69% |
| Population Density | 4,439 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,624 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 16.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $154,403 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,302,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 53.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 41.97% |
98004 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,160 | 53.7% |
| Black | 750 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,959 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 14,417 | 38.41% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 144 | 0.38% |
98004 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,411 | 46.96% |
| Black | 65 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 9.88% |
| Asian | 1,220 | 40.6% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.37% |
98004 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 618 | 3.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,276 | 41.24% |
| High School Diploma | 1,719 | 8.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 131 | 0.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 299 | 1.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,279 | 11.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,375 | 6.85% |
| Masters Degree | 3,534 | 17.61% |
| Professional Degree | 1,252 | 6.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 587 | 2.92% |
