98204 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 98204 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98204 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98204 is 5.1%.
| Population | 41,709 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.28% |
| Population Density | 4,647 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,369 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,506 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $324,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 39.42% |
98204 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,984 | 53.22% |
| Black | 4,076 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 9,029 | 20.91% |
| Asian | 6,532 | 15.13% |
| Native American | 323 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 241 | 0.56% |
98204 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,097 | 30.14% |
| Black | 792 | 11.38% |
| Hispanic | 2,998 | 43.09% |
| Asian | 904 | 12.99% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 137 | 1.97% |
98204 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,105 | 9.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,054 | 14.16% |
| High School Diploma | 6,539 | 30.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 942 | 4.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,196 | 5.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,444 | 20.6% |
| Associates Degree | 2,332 | 10.81% |
| Masters Degree | 862 | 4% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 0.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71 | 0.33% |