98277 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 98277 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98277 is White. The current unemployment level in 98277 is 5.1%.
| Population | 40,181 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.20% |
| Population Density | 706 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,552 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.60% |
98277 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,684 | 74% |
| Black | 1,549 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 4,998 | 12.46% |
| Asian | 2,982 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 607 | 1.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 296 | 0.74% |
98277 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,322 | 65.99% |
| Black | 237 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,070 | 21.26% |
| Asian | 337 | 6.69% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 45 | 0.89% |
98277 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,263 | 9.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,134 | 17.84% |
| High School Diploma | 5,359 | 23.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 290 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,089 | 4.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,273 | 22.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,841 | 12.26% |
| Masters Degree | 1,543 | 6.66% |
| Professional Degree | 255 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 125 | 0.54% |