98037 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 98037 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98037 is White. The current unemployment level in 98037 is 5.1%.
| Population | 29,720 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.94% |
| Population Density | 4,906 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,258 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $92,357 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 38.11% |
98037 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,997 | 56.59% |
| Black | 1,714 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 3,472 | 12.28% |
| Asian | 6,902 | 24.42% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 97 | 0.34% |
98037 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,349 | 42.41% |
| Black | 554 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1,571 | 28.36% |
| Asian | 970 | 17.51% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 65 | 1.17% |
98037 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,357 | 7.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,049 | 23.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,553 | 26.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 405 | 2.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 466 | 2.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,248 | 18.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,885 | 10.94% |
| Masters Degree | 925 | 5.37% |
| Professional Degree | 182 | 1.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 158 | 0.92% |
