98520 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 98520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98520 is White. The current unemployment level in 98520 is 5.1%.
| Population | 24,989 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.72% |
| Population Density | 114 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,419 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,510 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $505,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.66% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.17% |
98520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,082 | 75.04% |
| Black | 832 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 4,636 | 17.32% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 750 | 2.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 218 | 0.81% |
98520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,871 | 58.78% |
| Black | 34 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,140 | 35.82% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 85 | 2.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.16% |
98520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,781 | 12.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,486 | 10.67% |
| High School Diploma | 3,616 | 25.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 247 | 1.77% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,418 | 10.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,962 | 21.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,643 | 11.8% |
| Masters Degree | 496 | 3.56% |
| Professional Degree | 193 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 86 | 0.62% |