98133 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 98133 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98133 is White. The current unemployment level in 98133 is 5.1%.
| Population | 50,921 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.64% |
| Population Density | 7,264 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,800 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,602 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $403,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 46.68% |
98133 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,163 | 63.89% |
| Black | 5,006 | 10.26% |
| Hispanic | 4,667 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 7,538 | 15.45% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 270 | 0.55% |
98133 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,665 | 52.74% |
| Black | 676 | 13.38% |
| Hispanic | 930 | 18.4% |
| Asian | 711 | 14.07% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 41 | 0.81% |
98133 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,211 | 7.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,515 | 28.6% |
| High School Diploma | 5,253 | 17.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 509 | 1.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 785 | 2.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,180 | 17.4% |
| Associates Degree | 3,258 | 10.94% |
| Masters Degree | 2,878 | 9.67% |
| Professional Degree | 450 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 738 | 2.48% |