98144 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 98144 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98144 is African American. The current unemployment level in 98144 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,540 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.59% |
| Population Density | 6,458 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,721 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $90,239 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $525,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.70% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 28.14% |
98144 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,339 | 50.34% |
| Black | 4,794 | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 3,303 | 10.84% |
| Asian | 6,521 | 21.4% |
| Native American | 298 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 214 | 0.7% |
98144 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 701 | 22.51% |
| Black | 980 | 31.47% |
| Hispanic | 531 | 17.05% |
| Asian | 882 | 28.32% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.32% |
98144 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 779 | 4.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,604 | 32.6% |
| High School Diploma | 2,837 | 16.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 421 | 2.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 244 | 1.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,506 | 14.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,064 | 6.19% |
| Masters Degree | 2,255 | 13.12% |
| Professional Degree | 952 | 5.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 529 | 3.08% |