98230 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 98230 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98230 is White. The current unemployment level in 98230 is 4.5%.
| Population | 18,605 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.00% |
| Population Density | 396 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,669 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,097 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $82,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.52% |
98230 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,001 | 83.91% |
| Black | 191 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,702 | 9.52% |
| Asian | 596 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 244 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 143 | 0.8% |
98230 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,485 | 75% |
| Black | 32 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 16.72% |
| Asian | 90 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.86% |
98230 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 739 | 7.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,937 | 19.14% |
| High School Diploma | 2,307 | 22.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 223 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 339 | 3.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,157 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,260 | 12.45% |
| Masters Degree | 800 | 7.91% |
| Professional Degree | 132 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 226 | 2.23% |