98686 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 98686 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98686 is White. The current unemployment level in 98686 is 5.1%.
| Population | 20,518 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.6% |
| Population Density | 1,882 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,799 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $92,450 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $426,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.07% |
98686 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,135 | 83.29% |
| Black | 322 | 1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,801 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 1,048 | 5.09% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 171 | 0.83% |
98686 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,205 | 64.37% |
| Black | 48 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 508 | 27.14% |
| Asian | 74 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 1.39% |
98686 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,059 | 9.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,347 | 21.72% |
| High School Diploma | 2,009 | 18.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 152 | 1.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 265 | 2.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,260 | 20.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,231 | 11.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,111 | 10.28% |
| Professional Degree | 221 | 2.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 153 | 1.42% |
