98271 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 98271 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98271 is White. The current unemployment level in 98271 is 5.1%.
| Population | 30,262 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.69% |
| Population Density | 582 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,547 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $90,081 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $535,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 48.08% |
98271 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,015 | 73.71% |
| Black | 397 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,413 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 1,416 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 2,180 | 7.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 89 | 0.31% |
98271 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,992 | 54.71% |
| Black | 73 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,028 | 28.23% |
| Asian | 143 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 363 | 9.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 1.15% |
98271 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,055 | 12.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,112 | 13.07% |
| High School Diploma | 4,299 | 26.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 409 | 2.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 955 | 5.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,765 | 23.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,789 | 11.07% |
| Masters Degree | 652 | 4.04% |
| Professional Degree | 66 | 0.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 56 | 0.35% |
