98116 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 98116 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98116 is White. The current unemployment level in 98116 is 3.7%.
Population | 27,871 |
Population Growth Rate | 5.82% |
Population Density | 9,350 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 11,386 |
Percentage High Income Households | 8.8% |
Median Houshold Income (2021) | $124,795 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $147,690 |
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024) | 3.7% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.46% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.40% |
98116 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 22,281 | 86.4% |
Black | 891 | 3.45% |
Hispanic | 1,139 | 4.42% |
Asian | 1,392 | 5.4% |
Native American | 66 | 0.26% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
98116 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 2,259 | 75.12% |
Black | 188 | 6.25% |
Hispanic | 345 | 11.47% |
Asian | 192 | 6.39% |
Native American | 15 | 0.5% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.27% |
98116 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 892 | 5.09% |
Bachelor Degree | 6,388 | 36.43% |
High School Diploma | 2,100 | 11.97% |
No High School Diploma | 97 | 0.55% |
GED or Alternate | 137 | 0.78% |
1 or More Years of College | 2,663 | 15.19% |
Associates Degree | 1,521 | 8.67% |
Masters Degree | 2,418 | 13.79% |
Professional Degree | 946 | 5.39% |
Doctorate Degree | 375 | 2.14% |