98109 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 98109 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98109 is White. The current unemployment level in 98109 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,251 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.79% |
| Population Density | 13,551 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,207 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $111,059 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $546,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.14% |
98109 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,021 | 65.99% |
| Black | 1,046 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,536 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 7,081 | 24.57% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 0.11% |
98109 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 519 | 70.23% |
| Black | 30 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 11.64% |
| Asian | 98 | 13.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.14% |
98109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 570 | 3.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,295 | 42.48% |
| High School Diploma | 991 | 5.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 97 | 0.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 374 | 2.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,366 | 13.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,199 | 6.98% |
| Masters Degree | 3,050 | 17.76% |
| Professional Degree | 878 | 5.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 354 | 2.06% |
