98848 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 98848 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98848 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98848 is 5.1%.
| Population | 12,959 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.67% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,667 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,090 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $538,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 58.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 87.8% |
98848 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,113 | 39.46% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9,121 | 58.87% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 204 | 1.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98848 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 337 | 11.11% |
| Black | 9 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,677 | 88.23% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98848 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 619 | 13.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 482 | 10.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,364 | 30.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 230 | 5.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 231 | 5.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,022 | 22.69% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 9.19% |
| Masters Degree | 77 | 1.71% |
| Professional Degree | 55 | 1.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.24% |
