98122 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 98122 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98122 is White. The current unemployment level in 98122 is 5.1%.
| Population | 41,268 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 11,416 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,698 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,418 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $543,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 34.39% |
98122 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,123 | 64.61% |
| Black | 4,408 | 11.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,419 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 5,550 | 14.27% |
| Native American | 358 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.07% |
98122 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,086 | 38.65% |
| Black | 909 | 32.35% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 366 | 13.02% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.36% |
98122 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,053 | 4.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,573 | 35.15% |
| High School Diploma | 1,670 | 7.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 288 | 1.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 502 | 2.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,156 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,702 | 7.9% |
| Masters Degree | 3,463 | 16.07% |
| Professional Degree | 1,421 | 6.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 717 | 3.33% |
