98028 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 98028 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98028 is White. The current unemployment level in 98028 is 5.1%.
| Population | 23,611 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,438 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,867 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $121,463 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.25% |
98028 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,066 | 74.58% |
| Black | 753 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,562 | 6.83% |
| Asian | 3,438 | 15.02% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.08% |
98028 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,141 | 61.4% |
| Black | 95 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 637 | 18.27% |
| Asian | 596 | 17.09% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.26% |
98028 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 749 | 5.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,337 | 32.11% |
| High School Diploma | 1,910 | 14.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 103 | 0.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 271 | 2.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,496 | 18.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 8.06% |
| Masters Degree | 1,531 | 11.33% |
| Professional Degree | 528 | 3.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 493 | 3.65% |