98444 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 98444 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98444 is White. The current unemployment level in 98444 is 4.5%.
| Population | 35,366 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.65% |
| Population Density | 5,086 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,580 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,690 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $386,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2025) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 28.84% |
98444 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,416 | 48.02% |
| Black | 6,269 | 18.34% |
| Hispanic | 6,214 | 18.18% |
| Asian | 3,712 | 10.86% |
| Native American | 291 | 0.85% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1,287 | 3.76% |
98444 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,439 | 34.45% |
| Black | 568 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,406 | 33.66% |
| Asian | 322 | 7.71% |
| Native American | 57 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 385 | 9.22% |
98444 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,836 | 10.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,895 | 11.03% |
| High School Diploma | 5,865 | 34.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 558 | 3.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,138 | 6.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,685 | 21.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,577 | 9.18% |
| Masters Degree | 502 | 2.92% |
| Professional Degree | 68 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 64 | 0.37% |