98837 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 98837 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98837 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98837 is 4.3%.
| Population | 46,959 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.37% |
| Population Density | 96 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,428 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,347 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $422,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.62% |
98837 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,424 | 66.44% |
| Black | 878 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 14,729 | 29.28% |
| Asian | 715 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 553 | 1.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
98837 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,668 | 45.51% |
| Black | 92 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 4,193 | 52.02% |
| Asian | 81 | 1% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
98837 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,103 | 9.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,544 | 11.86% |
| High School Diploma | 6,115 | 28.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 424 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,390 | 6.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,398 | 20.51% |
| Associates Degree | 2,706 | 12.62% |
| Masters Degree | 1,377 | 6.42% |
| Professional Degree | 238 | 1.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 148 | 0.69% |
