98409 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 98409 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98409 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98409 is 4.2%.
| Population | 28,645 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.33% |
| Population Density | 3,932 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,113 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,619 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $381,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 27.05% |
98409 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,785 | 56.79% |
| Black | 4,641 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,940 | 14.18% |
| Asian | 2,646 | 9.52% |
| Native American | 464 | 1.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 318 | 1.14% |
98409 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 785 | 27.87% |
| Black | 559 | 19.84% |
| Hispanic | 899 | 31.91% |
| Asian | 361 | 12.82% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 186 | 6.6% |
98409 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,287 | 10.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,286 | 10.21% |
| High School Diploma | 3,690 | 29.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 363 | 2.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 881 | 7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,031 | 24.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,479 | 11.75% |
| Masters Degree | 471 | 3.74% |
| Professional Degree | 87 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.12% |