98021 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 98021 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98021 is White. The current unemployment level in 98021 is 5.1%.
| Population | 34,993 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3,573 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,891 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $137,534 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $453,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 44.93% |
98021 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,010 | 65.4% |
| Black | 385 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,270 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 8,634 | 25.65% |
| Native American | 248 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 110 | 0.33% |
98021 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,404 | 50% |
| Black | 128 | 2.66% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 13.75% |
| Asian | 1,603 | 33.34% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
98021 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,185 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,728 | 32.47% |
| High School Diploma | 3,194 | 18.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 263 | 1.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 345 | 1.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,827 | 16.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,514 | 8.58% |
| Masters Degree | 2,106 | 11.94% |
| Professional Degree | 290 | 1.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 190 | 1.08% |
