98312 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 98312 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98312 is White. The current unemployment level in 98312 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,288 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.59% |
| Population Density | 478 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,616 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,163 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $397,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.92% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.07% |
98312 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,729 | 75.96% |
| Black | 1,748 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,509 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 1,351 | 4.32% |
| Native American | 513 | 1.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 388 | 1.24% |
98312 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,348 | 64.28% |
| Black | 129 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 24.18% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 37 | 1.76% |
98312 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,952 | 9.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,306 | 16.62% |
| High School Diploma | 4,427 | 22.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 1.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,152 | 5.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,005 | 25.16% |
| Associates Degree | 2,287 | 11.5% |
| Masters Degree | 1,060 | 5.33% |
| Professional Degree | 187 | 0.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 200 | 1.01% |
