98579 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 98579 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98579 is White. The current unemployment level in 98579 is 4.2%.
| Population | 14,259 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.13% |
| Population Density | 137 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,970 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,718 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.52% |
98579 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,228 | 84.37% |
| Black | 43 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,652 | 12.41% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 288 | 2.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98579 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,379 | 69.12% |
| Black | 11 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 25.31% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 80 | 4.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.35% |
98579 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 956 | 11.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,145 | 14.06% |
| High School Diploma | 2,127 | 26.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 186 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 386 | 4.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,783 | 21.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,185 | 14.56% |
| Masters Degree | 219 | 2.69% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 54 | 0.66% |