98104 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 98104 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98104 is African American. The current unemployment level in 98104 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,052 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.31% |
| Population Density | 19,891 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,674 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,955 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $804,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.71% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 33.97% |
98104 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,231 | 51.47% |
| Black | 1,448 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,241 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 3,958 | 28.17% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 63 | 0.45% |
98104 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 120 | 38.1% |
| Black | 124 | 39.37% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 17.78% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.32% |
98104 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 528 | 6.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,497 | 30.44% |
| High School Diploma | 1,193 | 14.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 294 | 3.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 564 | 6.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,366 | 16.65% |
| Associates Degree | 699 | 8.52% |
| Masters Degree | 700 | 8.53% |
| Professional Degree | 247 | 3.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 116 | 1.41% |
