98045 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 98045 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98045 is White. The current unemployment level in 98045 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,412 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.87% |
| Population Density | 53 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,605 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $123,651 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $471,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.08% |
98045 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,760 | 83.85% |
| Black | 30 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,595 | 10.48% |
| Asian | 654 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 162 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.11% |
98045 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,113 | 82.57% |
| Black | 14 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 12.98% |
| Asian | 34 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.22% |
98045 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 730 | 7.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,677 | 28.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,504 | 16.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 0.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 373 | 4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,100 | 22.52% |
| Associates Degree | 927 | 9.94% |
| Masters Degree | 523 | 5.61% |
| Professional Degree | 259 | 2.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 176 | 1.89% |
