98029 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 98029 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98029 is White. The current unemployment level in 98029 is 5.1%.
| Population | 31,227 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,010 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,047 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $144,880 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $506,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.59% |
98029 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,085 | 59.76% |
| Black | 812 | 2.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,614 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 9,707 | 32.08% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
98029 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,596 | 49.74% |
| Black | 73 | 2.27% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 7.79% |
| Asian | 1,284 | 40.01% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.12% |
98029 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 772 | 4.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,880 | 40.3% |
| High School Diploma | 1,456 | 8.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 0.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 142 | 0.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,303 | 13.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,440 | 8.44% |
| Masters Degree | 2,644 | 15.49% |
| Professional Degree | 719 | 4.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 589 | 3.45% |