98208 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 98208 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98208 is White. The current unemployment level in 98208 is 5.1%.
| Population | 60,723 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.54% |
| Population Density | 4,683 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,940 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $92,578 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $347,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.48% |
98208 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 39,300 | 66.49% |
| Black | 2,986 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 7,466 | 12.63% |
| Asian | 9,030 | 15.28% |
| Native American | 264 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 65 | 0.11% |
98208 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,218 | 50.24% |
| Black | 340 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,367 | 21.34% |
| Asian | 1,395 | 21.78% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 60 | 0.94% |
98208 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,098 | 10.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,739 | 21.93% |
| High School Diploma | 6,446 | 20.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 757 | 2.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,190 | 3.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,706 | 18.57% |
| Associates Degree | 4,064 | 13.23% |
| Masters Degree | 2,182 | 7.1% |
| Professional Degree | 410 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 133 | 0.43% |
