98531 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 98531 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98531 is White. The current unemployment level in 98531 is 5.1%.
| Population | 26,931 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.52% |
| Population Density | 218 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,198 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,009 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $437,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.26% |
98531 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,314 | 81% |
| Black | 231 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 4,630 | 16.81% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 63 | 0.23% |
98531 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,744 | 54.88% |
| Black | 37 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,342 | 42.23% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.25% |
98531 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,216 | 9.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,550 | 12.34% |
| High School Diploma | 4,019 | 31.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 319 | 2.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 763 | 6.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,484 | 19.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,363 | 10.85% |
| Masters Degree | 575 | 4.58% |
| Professional Degree | 261 | 2.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.1% |