98116 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 98116 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98116 is White. The current unemployment level in 98116 is 5.1%.
| Population | 27,871 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.82% |
| Population Density | 9,350 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,386 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $124,795 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $503,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.4% |
98116 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,281 | 86.4% |
| Black | 891 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,139 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 1,392 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
98116 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,259 | 75.12% |
| Black | 188 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 11.47% |
| Asian | 192 | 6.39% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.27% |
98116 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 892 | 5.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,388 | 36.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,100 | 11.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 97 | 0.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 137 | 0.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,663 | 15.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,521 | 8.67% |
| Masters Degree | 2,418 | 13.79% |
| Professional Degree | 946 | 5.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 375 | 2.14% |
