98178 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 98178 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98178 is African American. The current unemployment level in 98178 is 5.1%.
| Population | 26,760 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.65% |
| Population Density | 4,854 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,157 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,788 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $360,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 32.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 33.29% |
98178 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,140 | 32.64% |
| Black | 6,392 | 25.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,386 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 7,577 | 30.38% |
| Native American | 376 | 1.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 68 | 0.27% |
98178 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 241 | 11.46% |
| Black | 773 | 36.76% |
| Hispanic | 503 | 23.92% |
| Asian | 520 | 24.73% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 44 | 2.09% |
98178 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,447 | 9.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,494 | 24.03% |
| High School Diploma | 3,133 | 21.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 556 | 3.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 627 | 4.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,133 | 21.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,117 | 7.68% |
| Masters Degree | 635 | 4.37% |
| Professional Degree | 310 | 2.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 91 | 0.63% |
