98033 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 98033 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98033 is White. The current unemployment level in 98033 is 5.1%.
| Population | 40,425 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.4% |
| Population Density | 3,485 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,842 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 16% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $149,131 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,032,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52% |
98033 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28,471 | 74.05% |
| Black | 689 | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 2,321 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 6,839 | 17.79% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
98033 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,249 | 57.73% |
| Black | 143 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 12.74% |
| Asian | 1,504 | 26.72% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.11% |
98033 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,348 | 5.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,241 | 38.91% |
| High School Diploma | 2,251 | 9.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 166 | 0.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 201 | 0.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,221 | 13.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,506 | 6.34% |
| Masters Degree | 4,428 | 18.64% |
| Professional Degree | 792 | 3.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 598 | 2.52% |
