98642 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 98642 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98642 is White. The current unemployment level in 98642 is 4.4%.
| Population | 25,005 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.38% |
| Population Density | 415 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,619 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $101,314 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $563,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.12% |
98642 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,078 | 88.54% |
| Black | 262 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,713 | 7.55% |
| Asian | 379 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 233 | 1.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.06% |
98642 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,575 | 81.64% |
| Black | 25 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 466 | 14.77% |
| Asian | 70 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.25% |
98642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,166 | 11.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,223 | 21.59% |
| High School Diploma | 2,085 | 20.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 120 | 1.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 417 | 4.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,701 | 16.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,291 | 12.54% |
| Masters Degree | 886 | 8.61% |
| Professional Degree | 268 | 2.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 139 | 1.35% |