98146 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 98146 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98146 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98146 is 5.1%.
| Population | 28,088 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.06% |
| Population Density | 6,170 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,326 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $91,667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 42.54% |
98146 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,418 | 51.29% |
| Black | 1,702 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 6,315 | 22.46% |
| Asian | 5,132 | 18.26% |
| Native American | 450 | 1.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 94 | 0.33% |
98146 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 869 | 21.76% |
| Black | 487 | 12.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,844 | 46.17% |
| Asian | 688 | 17.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 78 | 1.95% |
98146 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,308 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,745 | 19.08% |
| High School Diploma | 3,514 | 24.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 500 | 3.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 699 | 4.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,709 | 18.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,458 | 10.14% |
| Masters Degree | 1,125 | 7.82% |
| Professional Degree | 240 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 87 | 0.6% |