98115 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 98115 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98115 is White. The current unemployment level in 98115 is 5.1%.
| Population | 54,457 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.28% |
| Population Density | 6,328 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,347 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $128,443 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $549,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.94% |
98115 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41,021 | 79.65% |
| Black | 971 | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2,485 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 6,840 | 13.28% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 85 | 0.17% |
98115 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,287 | 72.07% |
| Black | 339 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 568 | 9.55% |
| Asian | 710 | 11.94% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.18% |
98115 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,194 | 3.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 12,767 | 37.6% |
| High School Diploma | 2,691 | 7.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 143 | 0.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 376 | 1.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,473 | 10.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,699 | 5% |
| Masters Degree | 6,669 | 19.64% |
| Professional Degree | 2,411 | 7.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,530 | 7.45% |
