98802 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 98802 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98802 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98802 is 5.1%.
| Population | 31,801 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.68% |
| Population Density | 263 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,603 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,949 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $440,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 48.94% |
98802 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,058 | 69.55% |
| Black | 197 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 8,747 | 27.58% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 282 | 0.89% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 136 | 0.43% |
98802 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,739 | 48.08% |
| Black | 20 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2,866 | 50.31% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
98802 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,669 | 10.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,451 | 15.09% |
| High School Diploma | 4,236 | 26.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 332 | 2.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,018 | 6.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,117 | 19.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,175 | 13.39% |
| Masters Degree | 982 | 6.05% |
| Professional Degree | 207 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 0.35% |
