98198 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 98198 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98198 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98198 is 4.4%.
| Population | 38,942 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,072 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,744 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,833 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $442,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 36.28% |
98198 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,249 | 50.74% |
| Black | 4,633 | 12.21% |
| Hispanic | 7,888 | 20.79% |
| Asian | 4,418 | 11.65% |
| Native American | 296 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1,450 | 3.82% |
98198 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 960 | 21.67% |
| Black | 844 | 19.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,765 | 39.83% |
| Asian | 612 | 13.81% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 219 | 4.94% |
98198 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,880 | 9.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,161 | 15.58% |
| High School Diploma | 5,423 | 26.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 539 | 2.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,080 | 5.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,183 | 20.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,505 | 12.34% |
| Masters Degree | 1,065 | 5.25% |
| Professional Degree | 331 | 1.63% |
| Doctorate Degree | 128 | 0.63% |