98261 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 98261 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98261 is White. The current unemployment level in 98261 is 5.1%.
| Population | 3,112 |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.23% |
| Population Density | 103 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,201 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,938 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $661,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.56% |
98261 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,783 | 90.33% |
| Black | 24 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 42 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
98261 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 158 | 68.1% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 28.88% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.86% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98261 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 84 | 4.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 496 | 26.19% |
| High School Diploma | 257 | 13.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 0.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 2.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 410 | 21.65% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 5.65% |
| Masters Degree | 316 | 16.68% |
| Professional Degree | 79 | 4.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 82 | 4.33% |
