| Official Zip Code Name | Seattle |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 206 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | DES MOINES NORMANDY PARK SEATAC |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | REDONDO BEACH |
| Current Population: | 34584 |
| Racial Majority: | 49.77% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 32% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $59385 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $68650 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 180 - 325 ft. |
| Area | 8 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.39463900, -122.31121300 |
The current unemployment level in 98198 is 3.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98198 increased to 34584 from 33561 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98198 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98198 public schools is Hispanic. 64.9% of students in 98198 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17790 | 49.77% | 18266 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 4135 | 11.57% | 3623 | +14% |
| Hispanic | 6514 | 18.22% | 6205 | +5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 258 | 0.72% | 353 | -27% |
| Asian | 4461 | 12.48% | 3730 | +20% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 477 | 1.33% | 904 | -47% |
| Other Race | 45 | 0.17% | 45 | +36% |
| Two Or More Races | 1458 | 5.74% | 1458 | +41% |
| White | 29.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 4.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 9.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34584 | 33561 |
| Male Population | 49.80% | |
| Female Population | 50.20% | |
| Total Households | 13106 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 64.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $59385 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 41.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 21.10% |
| 98198 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98198 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 35 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 45 | 39 | 35 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.24 | 4.33 | 3.94 | 2.74 | 1.96 | 1.61 | .86 | 1.17 | 1.72 | 3.31 | 6.02 | 5.76 | 38.65 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98198 | |
|---|---|
| Federal Way High School | King |
| Mount Rainier High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98198 | |
|---|---|
| Pacific Middle School | King |
| Sacajawea Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98198 | |
|---|---|
| Des Moines Elementary School | King |
| Midway Elementary School | King |
| Parkside Elementary School | King |
| Woodmont Elementary School | King |
| Riverview |