98502 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 98502 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98502 is White. The current unemployment level in 98502 is 5.1%.
| Population | 35,551 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.32% |
| Population Density | 643 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,761 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,647 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $485,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.70% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.99% |
98502 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,734 | 78.58% |
| Black | 1,050 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 3,507 | 9.94% |
| Asian | 2,321 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 627 | 1.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 55 | 0.16% |
98502 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,649 | 69.64% |
| Black | 160 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 613 | 16.11% |
| Asian | 307 | 8.07% |
| Native American | 44 | 1.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 31 | 0.81% |
98502 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,180 | 6.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,320 | 27.65% |
| High School Diploma | 2,665 | 13.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 145 | 0.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 453 | 2.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,538 | 18.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,832 | 9.52% |
| Masters Degree | 2,672 | 13.89% |
| Professional Degree | 925 | 4.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 513 | 2.67% |