98851 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 98851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98851 is White. The current unemployment level in 98851 is 5.1%.
| Population | 5,196 |
| Population Growth Rate | 24.87% |
| Population Density | 36 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,652 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,443 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $290,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.59% |
98851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,041 | 77.19% |
| Black | 4 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,050 | 20.06% |
| Asian | 100 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 309 | 56.7% |
| Black | 3 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 41.65% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 218 | 10.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 252 | 11.81% |
| High School Diploma | 707 | 33.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 73 | 3.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 61 | 2.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 449 | 21.04% |
| Associates Degree | 333 | 15.6% |
| Masters Degree | 23 | 1.08% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.42% |