98042 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 98042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98042 is White. The current unemployment level in 98042 is 5.1%.
| Population | 49,338 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.39% |
| Population Density | 1,804 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,983 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,579 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $380,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 43.25% |
98042 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,405 | 70.91% |
| Black | 2,439 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 5,033 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 5,846 | 12.41% |
| Native American | 332 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 51 | 0.11% |
98042 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,190 | 48.42% |
| Black | 779 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1,871 | 21.62% |
| Asian | 1,628 | 18.81% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 154 | 1.78% |
98042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,502 | 9.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,573 | 20.84% |
| High School Diploma | 6,435 | 24.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 756 | 2.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,395 | 5.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,133 | 19.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,604 | 9.74% |
| Masters Degree | 1,938 | 7.25% |
| Professional Degree | 308 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 101 | 0.38% |
