98249 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 98249 is White. The current unemployment level in 98249 is 5.1%.
| Population | 4,372 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.66% |
| Population Density | 252 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,103 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,474 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $567,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.39% |
98249 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,884 | 93.39% |
| Black | 109 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98249 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 266 | 7.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 836 | 24.37% |
| High School Diploma | 831 | 24.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 0.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 112 | 3.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 514 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 8.69% |
| Masters Degree | 379 | 11.05% |
| Professional Degree | 82 | 2.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 100 | 2.92% |
