98418 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 98418 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98418 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98418 is 5.1%.
| Population | 10,082 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.13% |
| Population Density | 5,995 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,677 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,934 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $291,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 31.29% |
98418 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,167 | 69.88% |
| Black | 549 | 6.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 12.14% |
| Asian | 738 | 8.36% |
| Native American | 141 | 1.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 159 | 1.8% |
98418 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 351 | 19.2% |
| Black | 450 | 24.62% |
| Hispanic | 657 | 35.94% |
| Asian | 231 | 12.64% |
| Native American | 29 | 1.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 110 | 6.02% |
98418 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 678 | 11.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 886 | 14.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,848 | 30.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 237 | 3.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 525 | 8.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,078 | 17.89% |
| Associates Degree | 544 | 9.03% |
| Masters Degree | 208 | 3.45% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 23 | 0.38% |
