98439 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 98439 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98439 is White. The current unemployment level in 98439 is 5.1%.
| Population | 5,679 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.00% |
| Population Density | 4,892 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,847 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,198 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $145,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 37.97% |
98439 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,643 | 55.89% |
| Black | 540 | 8.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,655 | 25.39% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 175 | 2.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 426 | 6.54% |
98439 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 538 | 44.43% |
| Black | 145 | 11.97% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 34.52% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 62 | 5.12% |
98439 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 355 | 14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 170 | 6.7% |
| High School Diploma | 744 | 29.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 68 | 2.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 145 | 5.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 660 | 26.03% |
| Associates Degree | 283 | 11.16% |
| Masters Degree | 68 | 2.68% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 32 | 1.26% |