98901 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 98901 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98901 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98901 is 5.1%.
| Population | 33,106 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.72% |
| Population Density | 228 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,659 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,430 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $554,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 69.57% |
98901 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,230 | 52.82% |
| Black | 679 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 17,083 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 277 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 871 | 2.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 54 | 0.13% |
98901 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,320 | 26.47% |
| Black | 25 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,576 | 71.71% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
98901 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,329 | 11.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,174 | 10.48% |
| High School Diploma | 3,323 | 29.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 443 | 3.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,118 | 9.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,017 | 18.01% |
| Associates Degree | 919 | 8.21% |
| Masters Degree | 615 | 5.49% |
| Professional Degree | 190 | 1.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 69 | 0.62% |
