98512 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 98512 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98512 is White. The current unemployment level in 98512 is 5.1%.
| Population | 30,784 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.29% |
| Population Density | 213 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,135 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,161 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.8% |
98512 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,863 | 82.88% |
| Black | 745 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2,690 | 9.34% |
| Asian | 1,201 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 229 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 63 | 0.22% |
98512 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,079 | 78.47% |
| Black | 85 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 574 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 135 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.66% |
98512 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,632 | 8.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,829 | 20.7% |
| High School Diploma | 3,657 | 19.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 438 | 2.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 853 | 4.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,761 | 20.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,874 | 10.13% |
| Masters Degree | 1,843 | 9.96% |
| Professional Degree | 341 | 1.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 270 | 1.46% |
