98008 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 98008 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98008 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 98008 is 5.1%.
| Population | 27,060 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.11% |
| Population Density | 3,213 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,120 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $147,788 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $601,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Asian - 39.01% |
98008 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,649 | 63.76% |
| Black | 426 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,419 | 9.26% |
| Asian | 6,550 | 25.09% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
98008 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,697 | 35.52% |
| Black | 228 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 773 | 16.18% |
| Asian | 2,058 | 43.08% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.29% |
98008 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 667 | 4.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,528 | 39.29% |
| High School Diploma | 2,150 | 12.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 155 | 0.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 367 | 2.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,387 | 14.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,283 | 7.72% |
| Masters Degree | 2,297 | 13.82% |
| Professional Degree | 439 | 2.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 343 | 2.06% |
