98126 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 98126 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 98126 is 5.1%.
| Population | 21,102 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.69% |
| Population Density | 6,089 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,240 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $97,368 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $413,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 27.28% |
98126 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,069 | 66.59% |
| Black | 2,873 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,396 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 2,584 | 12.23% |
| Native American | 148 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 59 | 0.28% |
98126 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 984 | 30.53% |
| Black | 990 | 30.72% |
| Hispanic | 792 | 24.57% |
| Asian | 393 | 12.19% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 39 | 1.21% |
98126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 791 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,834 | 33.09% |
| High School Diploma | 2,283 | 15.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 176 | 1.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 336 | 2.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,197 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,300 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 1,794 | 12.28% |
| Professional Degree | 606 | 4.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 290 | 1.99% |
