98226 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 98226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98226 is White. The current unemployment level in 98226 is 4.2%.
| Population | 45,703 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.74% |
| Population Density | 406 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,306 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,522 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $552,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.39% |
98226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,494 | 76.34% |
| Black | 535 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 4,606 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 2,785 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 2,698 | 5.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 67 | 0.15% |
98226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,812 | 62.81% |
| Black | 48 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 885 | 19.77% |
| Asian | 300 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 423 | 9.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
98226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,554 | 9.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,621 | 21.45% |
| High School Diploma | 5,462 | 20.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 410 | 1.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,233 | 4.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,066 | 19.33% |
| Associates Degree | 2,890 | 11.03% |
| Masters Degree | 2,181 | 8.32% |
| Professional Degree | 381 | 1.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 405 | 1.55% |