98102 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 98102 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98102 is White. The current unemployment level in 98102 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,827 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.81% |
| Population Density | 16,658 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,881 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $102,466 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $756,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 35.52% |
98102 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,373 | 77.06% |
| Black | 662 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,311 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 3,253 | 13.64% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 134 | 0.56% |
98102 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 271 | 43.15% |
| Black | 146 | 23.25% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 11.46% |
| Asian | 132 | 21.02% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.48% |
98102 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 608 | 3.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,619 | 42.83% |
| High School Diploma | 932 | 5.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 167 | 0.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 161 | 0.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,304 | 12.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,366 | 7.68% |
| Masters Degree | 2,972 | 16.71% |
| Professional Degree | 1,168 | 6.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 493 | 2.77% |