98499 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 98499 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98499 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98499 is 5.1%.
| Population | 34,207 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.81% |
| Population Density | 3,687 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,861 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,053 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $650,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.71% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 44.13% |
98499 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,730 | 48.37% |
| Black | 5,669 | 16.39% |
| Hispanic | 6,963 | 20.13% |
| Asian | 3,147 | 9.1% |
| Native American | 481 | 1.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1,601 | 4.63% |
98499 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 977 | 20.78% |
| Black | 657 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,408 | 51.22% |
| Asian | 221 | 4.7% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 414 | 8.81% |
98499 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,926 | 11.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,421 | 14.48% |
| High School Diploma | 4,292 | 25.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 837 | 5.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,142 | 6.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,467 | 20.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,620 | 9.69% |
| Masters Degree | 695 | 4.16% |
| Professional Degree | 205 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 116 | 0.69% |