98039 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper 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 98039 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98039 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 98039 is 5.1%.
| Population | 2,923 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.98% |
| Population Density | 592 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,007 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 44.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $208,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $3,802,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Asian - 63.29% |
98039 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,772 | 68.18% |
| Black | 18 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1% |
| Asian | 783 | 30.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98039 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 124 | 27.87% |
| Black | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 300 | 67.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98039 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 30 | 1.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 893 | 49.09% |
| High School Diploma | 87 | 4.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 0.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 5 | 0.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 140 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 4.73% |
| Masters Degree | 377 | 20.73% |
| Professional Degree | 133 | 7.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 52 | 2.86% |