98685 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 98685 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98685 is White. The current unemployment level in 98685 is 4.4%.
| Population | 30,534 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.92% |
| Population Density | 3,101 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,657 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $112,375 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $464,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.71% |
98685 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,408 | 86.11% |
| Black | 555 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 2,085 | 7.07% |
| Asian | 1,417 | 4.8% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.06% |
98685 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,664 | 75.73% |
| Black | 104 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 778 | 16.08% |
| Asian | 221 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 52 | 1.07% |
98685 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,021 | 11.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,126 | 24.34% |
| High School Diploma | 2,701 | 15.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 104 | 0.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 634 | 3.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,356 | 19.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,663 | 9.81% |
| Masters Degree | 1,630 | 9.62% |
| Professional Degree | 367 | 2.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 347 | 2.05% |