98274 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 98274 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98274 is White. The current unemployment level in 98274 is 5.1%.
| Population | 18,360 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.99% |
| Population Density | 201 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,386 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,463 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $409,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.25% |
98274 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,405 | 72.98% |
| Black | 134 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 3,975 | 21.64% |
| Asian | 611 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 215 | 1.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 27 | 0.15% |
98274 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,022 | 55.97% |
| Black | 19 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 735 | 40.25% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.55% |
98274 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,024 | 9.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,794 | 17.15% |
| High School Diploma | 2,043 | 19.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 222 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 416 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,237 | 21.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,618 | 15.47% |
| Masters Degree | 858 | 8.2% |
| Professional Degree | 216 | 2.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34 | 0.32% |
