98528 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 98528 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98528 is White. The current unemployment level in 98528 is 5.1%.
| Population | 12,393 |
| Population Growth Rate | 29.55% |
| Population Density | 193 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,898 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,086 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $419,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.41% |
98528 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,098 | 81.85% |
| Black | 182 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,630 | 13.21% |
| Asian | 283 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 92 | 0.75% |
98528 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,433 | 68.27% |
| Black | 9 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 28.92% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 21 | 1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.43% |
98528 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 742 | 11.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 721 | 11.13% |
| High School Diploma | 1,955 | 30.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 131 | 2.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 435 | 6.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,486 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 578 | 8.93% |
| Masters Degree | 196 | 3.03% |
| Professional Degree | 161 | 2.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71 | 1.1% |
