98038 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 98038 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98038 is White. The current unemployment level in 98038 is 5.1%.
| Population | 37,877 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.11% |
| Population Density | 640 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,362 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $124,164 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.40% |
98038 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,008 | 83.46% |
| Black | 638 | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,813 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 3,185 | 8.86% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 235 | 0.65% |
98038 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,463 | 76.06% |
| Black | 142 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 731 | 12.46% |
| Asian | 469 | 7.99% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.72% |
98038 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,985 | 9.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,384 | 26.48% |
| High School Diploma | 4,027 | 19.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 248 | 1.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 525 | 2.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,869 | 19.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,129 | 10.47% |
| Masters Degree | 1,831 | 9.01% |
| Professional Degree | 193 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 139 | 0.68% |