98942 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 98942 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98942 is White. The current unemployment level in 98942 is 5.1%.
| Population | 18,047 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.6% |
| Population Density | 85 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,773 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,175 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $754,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.16% |
98942 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,195 | 76.28% |
| Black | 197 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 3,645 | 21.07% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
98942 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,250 | 63.43% |
| Black | 16 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 35.35% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.11% |
98942 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 969 | 10.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,531 | 16.72% |
| High School Diploma | 2,439 | 26.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 51 | 0.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 489 | 5.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,770 | 19.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,147 | 12.53% |
| Masters Degree | 636 | 6.95% |
| Professional Degree | 116 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.07% |
