98606 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 98606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98606 is White. The current unemployment level in 98606 is 5.1%.
| Population | 9,528 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.63% |
| Population Density | 259 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,959 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $119,709 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $515,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.78% |
98606 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,939 | 94.47% |
| Black | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98606 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,926 | 88.23% |
| Black | 27 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 7.24% |
| Asian | 54 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.27% |
98606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 378 | 6.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,146 | 20.94% |
| High School Diploma | 1,153 | 21.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 160 | 2.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,133 | 20.7% |
| Associates Degree | 832 | 15.2% |
| Masters Degree | 455 | 8.31% |
| Professional Degree | 88 | 1.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 72 | 1.32% |