98229 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 98229 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98229 is White. The current unemployment level in 98229 is 4.4%.
| Population | 34,157 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.09% |
| Population Density | 606 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,359 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,804 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $86,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.03% |
98229 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28,034 | 84.43% |
| Black | 319 | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 3,343 | 10.07% |
| Asian | 1,222 | 3.68% |
| Native American | 246 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 41 | 0.12% |
98229 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,194 | 77.38% |
| Black | 29 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 15.17% |
| Asian | 61 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.58% |
98229 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,440 | 7.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,739 | 28.33% |
| High School Diploma | 2,539 | 12.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 304 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 476 | 2.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,004 | 19.77% |
| Associates Degree | 2,636 | 13.01% |
| Masters Degree | 2,130 | 10.52% |
| Professional Degree | 576 | 2.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 411 | 2.03% |