98501 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 98501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98501 is White. The current unemployment level in 98501 is 5.1%.
| Population | 46,796 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.06% |
| Population Density | 1,182 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,617 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,353 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $440,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.60% |
98501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,108 | 81.25% |
| Black | 1,223 | 2.68% |
| Hispanic | 3,860 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 2,803 | 6.14% |
| Native American | 244 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 431 | 0.94% |
98501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,981 | 76.87% |
| Black | 270 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,216 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 513 | 5.65% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 46 | 0.51% |
98501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,215 | 8.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,298 | 24.1% |
| High School Diploma | 4,528 | 17.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 360 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 730 | 2.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,360 | 16.68% |
| Associates Degree | 2,695 | 10.31% |
| Masters Degree | 3,534 | 13.52% |
| Professional Degree | 865 | 3.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 549 | 2.1% |