98311 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 98311 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98311 is White. The current unemployment level in 98311 is 5.1%.
| Population | 27,527 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.98% |
| Population Density | 2,472 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,930 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,772 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.40% |
98311 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,892 | 76.03% |
| Black | 1,028 | 3.93% |
| Hispanic | 2,183 | 8.34% |
| Asian | 2,634 | 10.07% |
| Native American | 114 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 313 | 1.2% |
98311 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,112 | 65.55% |
| Black | 153 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 650 | 20.17% |
| Asian | 228 | 7.08% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 63 | 1.96% |
98311 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,965 | 12.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,617 | 16.15% |
| High School Diploma | 3,897 | 24.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 181 | 1.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 424 | 2.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,623 | 22.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,303 | 14.21% |
| Masters Degree | 852 | 5.26% |
| Professional Degree | 255 | 1.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85 | 0.52% |