98661 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 98661 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98661 is White. The current unemployment level in 98661 is 5.1%.
| Population | 49,910 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.74% |
| Population Density | 4,525 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,143 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,579 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $910,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 42.13% |
98661 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,045 | 72% |
| Black | 1,491 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 9,815 | 19.08% |
| Asian | 1,837 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 450 | 0.87% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 814 | 1.58% |
98661 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,376 | 45.52% |
| Black | 215 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,175 | 41.67% |
| Asian | 153 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 269 | 5.15% |
98661 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,546 | 10.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,637 | 15.4% |
| High School Diploma | 6,190 | 26.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 520 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,699 | 7.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,741 | 20.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,564 | 10.86% |
| Masters Degree | 1,125 | 4.76% |
| Professional Degree | 429 | 1.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 163 | 0.69% |
