98597 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 98597 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98597 is White. The current unemployment level in 98597 is 4.5%.
| Population | 25,982 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 188 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,707 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,341 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $64,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.43% |
98597 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,615 | 83.37% |
| Black | 431 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 9.32% |
| Asian | 523 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 320 | 1.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 622 | 2.4% |
98597 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,258 | 72.64% |
| Black | 73 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 875 | 19.51% |
| Asian | 81 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 106 | 2.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 92 | 2.05% |
98597 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,728 | 14.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,523 | 12.42% |
| High School Diploma | 3,136 | 25.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 236 | 1.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 728 | 5.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,884 | 23.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,306 | 10.65% |
| Masters Degree | 512 | 4.17% |
| Professional Degree | 138 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.6% |