98801 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 98801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98801 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98801 is 4.2%.
| Population | 44,801 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.74% |
| Population Density | 283 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,323 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,480 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $474,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.01% |
98801 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,555 | 64.41% |
| Black | 280 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 15,386 | 33.53% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 366 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.05% |
98801 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,162 | 44.12% |
| Black | 29 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,883 | 54.18% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
98801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,164 | 9.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,256 | 18.34% |
| High School Diploma | 6,803 | 29.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 576 | 2.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 985 | 4.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,902 | 16.81% |
| Associates Degree | 2,175 | 9.37% |
| Masters Degree | 1,542 | 6.64% |
| Professional Degree | 592 | 2.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 215 | 0.93% |