98272 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 98272 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98272 is White. The current unemployment level in 98272 is 5.1%.
| Population | 31,866 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.35% |
| Population Density | 353 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,491 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $101,637 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $399,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.25% |
98272 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,696 | 79.57% |
| Black | 895 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic | 4,237 | 13.65% |
| Asian | 854 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 234 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 119 | 0.38% |
98272 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,064 | 67.98% |
| Black | 57 | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,266 | 28.09% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.13% |
98272 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,850 | 11.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,978 | 17.9% |
| High School Diploma | 3,930 | 23.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 463 | 2.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,105 | 6.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,458 | 20.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,652 | 9.93% |
| Masters Degree | 983 | 5.91% |
| Professional Degree | 132 | 0.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 86 | 0.52% |