98036 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 98036 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98036 is White. The current unemployment level in 98036 is 4.5%.
| Population | 42,164 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.53% |
| Population Density | 4,399 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,803 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,407 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $86,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.36% |
98036 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,749 | 65.62% |
| Black | 3,094 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 4,579 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 6,222 | 15.26% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.11% |
98036 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,789 | 47.71% |
| Black | 360 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,079 | 28.77% |
| Asian | 476 | 12.69% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 27 | 0.72% |
98036 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,832 | 8.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,495 | 24.39% |
| High School Diploma | 4,575 | 20.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 514 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,000 | 4.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,287 | 19.02% |
| Associates Degree | 2,565 | 11.38% |
| Masters Degree | 1,636 | 7.26% |
| Professional Degree | 267 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 363 | 1.61% |