98282 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 98282 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98282 is White. The current unemployment level in 98282 is 5.1%.
| Population | 17,642 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.79% |
| Population Density | 305 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,418 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,410 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $436,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80% |
98282 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,626 | 92.28% |
| Black | 245 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 525 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 439 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.17% |
98282 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 492 | 86.93% |
| Black | 2 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 10.07% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.53% |
98282 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,203 | 10.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,884 | 16.46% |
| High School Diploma | 2,935 | 25.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 199 | 1.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 367 | 3.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,689 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,175 | 10.27% |
| Masters Degree | 726 | 6.34% |
| Professional Degree | 167 | 1.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 100 | 0.87% |
