98020 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 98020 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98020 is White. The current unemployment level in 98020 is 5.1%.
| Population | 19,323 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,688 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,219 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $102,266 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $679,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.51% |
98020 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 16,100 | 88.72% |
| Black | 72 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 1,259 | 6.94% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98020 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 1,651 | 63.77% |
| Black | 158 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 571 | 22.05% |
| Asian | 154 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.89% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 1.24% |
98020 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 768 | 5.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,662 | 34.03% |
| High School Diploma | 1,636 | 11.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 158 | 1.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 199 | 1.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,578 | 18.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,117 | 8.15% |
| Masters Degree | 1,682 | 12.28% |
| Professional Degree | 572 | 4.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 328 | 2.39% |