98422 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 98422 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98422 is White. The current unemployment level in 98422 is 5.1%.
| Population | 22,066 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,239 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,569 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $103,171 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $420,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.37% |
98422 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,218 | 67.19% |
| Black | 1,868 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 2,036 | 9.62% |
| Asian | 2,496 | 11.8% |
| Native American | 326 | 1.54% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 216 | 1.02% |
98422 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 788 | 51.37% |
| Black | 113 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 24.12% |
| Asian | 220 | 14.34% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 1.69% |
98422 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 905 | 6.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,243 | 24.67% |
| High School Diploma | 2,714 | 20.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 159 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 351 | 2.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,435 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,486 | 11.3% |
| Masters Degree | 1,248 | 9.49% |
| Professional Degree | 406 | 3.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 201 | 1.53% |