98532 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 98532 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98532 is White. The current unemployment level in 98532 is 5.1%.
| Population | 26,624 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.12% |
| Population Density | 79 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,858 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,906 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $456,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.16% |
98532 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,636 | 88.23% |
| Black | 205 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,233 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 383 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 179 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
98532 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,668 | 77.58% |
| Black | 46 | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 19.66% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.23% |
98532 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,610 | 10.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,711 | 11.61% |
| High School Diploma | 3,974 | 26.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 343 | 2.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 651 | 4.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,383 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,999 | 13.56% |
| Masters Degree | 825 | 5.6% |
| Professional Degree | 170 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 76 | 0.52% |
