98408 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 98408 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98408 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98408 is 5.0%.
| Population | 21,438 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.44% |
| Population Density | 6,231 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,264 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,297 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 25.50% |
98408 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,683 | 60.96% |
| Black | 2,378 | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,886 | 13.87% |
| Asian | 1,791 | 8.61% |
| Native American | 628 | 3.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 439 | 2.11% |
98408 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 618 | 29.56% |
| Black | 359 | 17.17% |
| Hispanic | 652 | 31.18% |
| Asian | 308 | 14.73% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 134 | 6.41% |
98408 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,240 | 10.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,242 | 10.85% |
| High School Diploma | 3,880 | 33.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 275 | 2.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 935 | 8.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,224 | 19.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 9.51% |
| Masters Degree | 470 | 4.1% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 96 | 0.84% |