98056 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 98056 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98056 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98056 is 5.1%.
| Population | 36,116 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.64% |
| Population Density | 4,058 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,698 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,088 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $482,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 29.40% |
98056 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,205 | 51.56% |
| Black | 1,507 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic | 6,361 | 17.08% |
| Asian | 9,819 | 26.36% |
| Native American | 125 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 230 | 0.62% |
98056 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,021 | 30.1% |
| Black | 319 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,126 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 896 | 26.42% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.56% |
98056 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,710 | 8.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,403 | 26.35% |
| High School Diploma | 4,664 | 22.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 406 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 440 | 2.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,730 | 18.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,950 | 9.51% |
| Masters Degree | 1,657 | 8.08% |
| Professional Degree | 371 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 175 | 0.85% |