98926 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 98926 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98926 is White. The current unemployment level in 98926 is 5.1%.
| Population | 32,327 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.59% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,025 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,839 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $439,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.08% |
98926 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,263 | 85.75% |
| Black | 425 | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,251 | 10.23% |
| Asian | 539 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 153 | 0.48% |
98926 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,949 | 73.16% |
| Black | 41 | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 22.33% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.15% |
98926 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,251 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,950 | 25.58% |
| High School Diploma | 3,434 | 22.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 187 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 895 | 5.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,588 | 16.76% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 6.05% |
| Masters Degree | 1,454 | 9.42% |
| Professional Degree | 271 | 1.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 475 | 3.08% |
