98944 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 98944 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98944 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98944 is 5.1%.
| Population | 25,176 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.26% |
| Population Density | 70 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,427 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,859 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 54.7% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 92.67% |
98944 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,974 | 44.14% |
| Black | 245 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 21,010 | 54.63% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 46 | 0.12% |
98944 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 385 | 6.23% |
| Black | 13 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 5,777 | 93.42% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98944 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 276 | 4.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 482 | 7.3% |
| High School Diploma | 2,219 | 33.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 227 | 3.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 756 | 11.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,310 | 19.83% |
| Associates Degree | 699 | 10.58% |
| Masters Degree | 530 | 8.02% |
| Professional Degree | 103 | 1.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.06% |
