98119 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 98119 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98119 is White. The current unemployment level in 98119 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,906 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.23% |
| Population Density | 9,477 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,855 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $106,245 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $666,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.53% |
98119 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,847 | 75.52% |
| Black | 697 | 2.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,902 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 3,206 | 12.85% |
| Native American | 277 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
98119 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 726 | 74.85% |
| Black | 55 | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 11.24% |
| Asian | 76 | 7.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.21% |
98119 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 656 | 4.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,803 | 38.18% |
| High School Diploma | 900 | 5.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 55 | 0.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 251 | 1.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,889 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 932 | 6.13% |
| Masters Degree | 2,924 | 19.24% |
| Professional Degree | 1,296 | 8.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 495 | 3.26% |
