98225 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 98225 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98225 is White. The current unemployment level in 98225 is 4.4%.
| Population | 49,667 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.26% |
| Population Density | 3,944 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,198 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,672 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $70,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.83% |
98225 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41,587 | 84.59% |
| Black | 698 | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 3,843 | 7.82% |
| Asian | 2,334 | 4.75% |
| Native American | 533 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 169 | 0.34% |
98225 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,800 | 74.28% |
| Black | 109 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,158 | 17.92% |
| Asian | 320 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.26% |
98225 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,892 | 7.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,770 | 27.98% |
| High School Diploma | 3,759 | 15.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 327 | 1.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 719 | 2.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,816 | 15.77% |
| Associates Degree | 3,023 | 12.5% |
| Masters Degree | 2,609 | 10.78% |
| Professional Degree | 538 | 2.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 740 | 3.06% |