98072 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 98072 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98072 is White. The current unemployment level in 98072 is 4.4%.
| Population | 25,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.96% |
| Population Density | 1,321 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,524 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 16.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $140,906 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $580,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.86% |
98072 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,416 | 82.67% |
| Black | 190 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,691 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 2,333 | 9.45% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 49 | 0.2% |
98072 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,434 | 59.66% |
| Black | 74 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 1,141 | 27.97% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.15% |
98072 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 828 | 5.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,158 | 35.19% |
| High School Diploma | 2,204 | 15.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 0.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 227 | 1.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,222 | 15.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,230 | 8.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,993 | 13.6% |
| Professional Degree | 498 | 3.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 259 | 1.77% |