98908 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 98908 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98908 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98908 is 5.1%.
| Population | 38,671 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.34% |
| Population Density | 428 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,986 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,908 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $589,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 49.12% |
98908 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,002 | 76.44% |
| Black | 291 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 8,608 | 21.22% |
| Asian | 366 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 272 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.04% |
98908 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,976 | 45.52% |
| Black | 69 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 4,423 | 50.64% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 92 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.15% |
98908 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,341 | 10.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,870 | 17.61% |
| High School Diploma | 4,787 | 21.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 529 | 2.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 735 | 3.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,533 | 20.62% |
| Associates Degree | 2,092 | 9.52% |
| Masters Degree | 2,111 | 9.6% |
| Professional Degree | 789 | 3.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 193 | 0.88% |
