98031 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 98031 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98031 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 98031 is 5.1%.
| Population | 41,615 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.19% |
| Population Density | 5,088 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,188 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $89,882 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $335,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 42.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Asian - 26.44% |
98031 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,336 | 41.86% |
| Black | 4,828 | 12.37% |
| Hispanic | 5,443 | 13.95% |
| Asian | 11,971 | 30.68% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 272 | 0.7% |
98031 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,453 | 23% |
| Black | 1,087 | 17.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,646 | 26.05% |
| Asian | 1,855 | 29.36% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 263 | 4.16% |
98031 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,878 | 9.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,130 | 21.78% |
| High School Diploma | 4,852 | 25.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 776 | 4.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 559 | 2.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,181 | 16.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,910 | 10.07% |
| Masters Degree | 1,308 | 6.9% |
| Professional Degree | 205 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 0.88% |
