98404 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 98404 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98404 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98404 is 5.1%.
| Population | 36,025 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,649 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,509 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,741 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $371,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 32.28% |
98404 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,954 | 44.78% |
| Black | 5,066 | 14.22% |
| Hispanic | 7,262 | 20.38% |
| Asian | 5,933 | 16.65% |
| Native American | 925 | 2.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 486 | 1.36% |
98404 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 657 | 22.01% |
| Black | 486 | 16.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,150 | 38.53% |
| Asian | 449 | 15.04% |
| Native American | 52 | 1.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 191 | 6.4% |
98404 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,421 | 8.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,840 | 11.57% |
| High School Diploma | 5,375 | 33.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 526 | 3.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,125 | 7.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,090 | 19.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2,011 | 12.64% |
| Masters Degree | 425 | 2.67% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33 | 0.21% |