98221 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 98221 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98221 is White. The current unemployment level in 98221 is 4.7%.
| Population | 22,969 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.78% |
| Population Density | 415 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,879 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,638 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $109,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.30% |
98221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,304 | 90.43% |
| Black | 238 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 494 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 73 | 0.33% |
98221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,980 | 83.61% |
| Black | 20 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 12.42% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
98221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,262 | 8.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,338 | 22.77% |
| High School Diploma | 2,931 | 19.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 191 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 443 | 3.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,878 | 19.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,435 | 9.79% |
| Masters Degree | 1,517 | 10.35% |
| Professional Degree | 446 | 3.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 219 | 1.49% |