98270 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 98270 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98270 is White. The current unemployment level in 98270 is 5.1%.
| Population | 52,794 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.29% |
| Population Density | 3,665 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,657 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $89,380 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $333,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.38% |
98270 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 39,493 | 75.35% |
| Black | 1,347 | 2.57% |
| Hispanic | 6,833 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 3,876 | 7.4% |
| Native American | 577 | 1.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 285 | 0.54% |
98270 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,517 | 55.37% |
| Black | 163 | 2.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,817 | 28.61% |
| Asian | 541 | 8.52% |
| Native American | 230 | 3.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 84 | 1.32% |
98270 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,324 | 12.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,847 | 14.18% |
| High School Diploma | 7,744 | 28.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 566 | 2.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,159 | 4.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,419 | 19.98% |
| Associates Degree | 3,601 | 13.28% |
| Masters Degree | 1,207 | 4.45% |
| Professional Degree | 200 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 59 | 0.22% |