98043 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 98043 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98043 is White. The current unemployment level in 98043 is 5.1%.
| Population | 21,347 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.64% |
| Population Density | 5,139 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,262 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,920 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $356,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 46.48% |
98043 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,444 | 69.89% |
| Black | 1,028 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 2,778 | 13.44% |
| Asian | 2,106 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 161 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 150 | 0.73% |
98043 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,434 | 52.64% |
| Black | 231 | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 20.23% |
| Asian | 464 | 17.03% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 28 | 1.03% |
98043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 985 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,367 | 18.19% |
| High School Diploma | 3,026 | 23.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 332 | 2.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 703 | 5.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,661 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,645 | 12.64% |
| Masters Degree | 928 | 7.13% |
| Professional Degree | 230 | 1.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 135 | 1.04% |