98106 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 98106 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98106 is White. The current unemployment level in 98106 is 5.1%.
| Population | 28,243 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.74% |
| Population Density | 5,313 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,493 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,506 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $357,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 44.99% |
98106 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,348 | 52.21% |
| Black | 3,489 | 13.65% |
| Hispanic | 4,072 | 15.93% |
| Asian | 4,255 | 16.64% |
| Native American | 172 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 232 | 0.91% |
98106 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 701 | 51.47% |
| Black | 227 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 20.26% |
| Asian | 149 | 10.94% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.59% |
98106 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,299 | 9.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,804 | 26.93% |
| High School Diploma | 2,610 | 18.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 360 | 2.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 515 | 3.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,855 | 20.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,583 | 11.2% |
| Masters Degree | 920 | 6.51% |
| Professional Degree | 158 | 1.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24 | 0.17% |
