98640 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 98640 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98640 is White. The current unemployment level in 98640 is 5.1%.
| Population | 4,944 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 270 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,947 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,497 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $318,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.11% |
98640 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,030 | 87.91% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98640 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 128 | 75.29% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 22.35% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.59% |
98640 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 253 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 393 | 13.75% |
| High School Diploma | 808 | 28.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 142 | 4.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 102 | 3.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 640 | 22.39% |
| Associates Degree | 348 | 12.17% |
| Masters Degree | 125 | 4.37% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48 | 1.68% |
