98055 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 98055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98055 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 98055 is 5.1%.
| Population | 24,429 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.73% |
| Population Density | 5,486 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,890 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,621 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $376,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 46.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Asian - 24.81% |
98055 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,159 | 45.01% |
| Black | 2,912 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,420 | 10.72% |
| Asian | 6,313 | 27.97% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 626 | 2.77% |
98055 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 542 | 20.87% |
| Black | 573 | 22.06% |
| Hispanic | 705 | 27.15% |
| Asian | 712 | 27.42% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 54 | 2.08% |
98055 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 882 | 6.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,011 | 22.83% |
| High School Diploma | 3,067 | 23.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 341 | 2.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 734 | 5.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,537 | 19.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,510 | 11.45% |
| Masters Degree | 906 | 6.87% |
| Professional Degree | 131 | 0.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 68 | 0.52% |
