98902 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 98902 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98902 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98902 is 4.5%.
| Population | 45,929 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.75% |
| Population Density | 4,799 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,815 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $45,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 80.52% |
98902 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,366 | 52.18% |
| Black | 654 | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 22,665 | 43.21% |
| Asian | 493 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 519 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 753 | 1.44% |
98902 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,283 | 15.42% |
| Black | 44 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 6,879 | 82.66% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
98902 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,379 | 11.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,928 | 13.58% |
| High School Diploma | 6,835 | 31.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 588 | 2.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,511 | 7.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,718 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,922 | 8.92% |
| Masters Degree | 1,140 | 5.29% |
| Professional Degree | 372 | 1.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 164 | 0.76% |