98059 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 98059 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98059 is White. The current unemployment level in 98059 is 5.1%.
| Population | 41,619 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.33% |
| Population Density | 2,510 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,097 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,618 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $459,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.81% |
98059 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,681 | 60.95% |
| Black | 823 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 3,676 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 10,335 | 26.6% |
| Native American | 309 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 30 | 0.08% |
98059 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,329 | 47.37% |
| Black | 255 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,242 | 17.67% |
| Asian | 2,160 | 30.74% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 25 | 0.36% |
98059 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,763 | 7.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,874 | 30.13% |
| High School Diploma | 4,410 | 19.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 277 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 509 | 2.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,571 | 15.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,254 | 9.88% |
| Masters Degree | 2,341 | 10.26% |
| Professional Degree | 419 | 1.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 394 | 1.73% |