98026 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 98026 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98026 is White. The current unemployment level in 98026 is 5.1%.
| Population | 39,035 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.13% |
| Population Density | 4,199 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,424 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $104,672 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $434,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.72% |
98026 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28,093 | 74.62% |
| Black | 1,081 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 3,346 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 4,675 | 12.42% |
| Native American | 238 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 217 | 0.58% |
98026 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,055 | 59.44% |
| Black | 244 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 624 | 18.05% |
| Asian | 505 | 14.61% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.46% |
98026 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,134 | 8.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,942 | 28.42% |
| High School Diploma | 4,232 | 17.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 258 | 1.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 429 | 1.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,618 | 18.9% |
| Associates Degree | 2,466 | 10.09% |
| Masters Degree | 2,368 | 9.69% |
| Professional Degree | 690 | 2.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 291 | 1.19% |