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ZIP Code 98004

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 39,435

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 98004

What is the median household income in 98004?
The median household income in 98004 is $176,367 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98004?
The poverty rate in 98004 is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98004?
$2,000,001 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98004?
The median gross rent in 98004 is $2,706 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98004 residents have a college degree?
76.4% of adults in 98004 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,435
Median Income
$176,367
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$41,787 (+31%) Home Value: +$792,801 (+65.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.3 pp (+15.8%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+0.8%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-5.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 39,435
Median Age 38.0
Female 48.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 44.7% Black 1.5% Asian 40.0% Two or More 8.6% Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
17.3%
Indian
11.9%
Korean
3.6%
Japanese
3.1%
Filipino
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.4%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $176,367 ±$14,250
Per Capita Income $257,787
Median Family Income $242,826
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Child Poverty Rate 4.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
2.2%
$25–35k
2.8%
$35–50k
3.4%
$50–75k
7.3%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
17.0%
$150–200k
12.0%
$200k+
44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 20,977
Owner-Occupied 36.2%
Renter-Occupied 63.8%
Vacancy Rate 8.1%
Median Home Value $2,000,001
Median Gross Rent $2,706
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
1.1%
$100–200k
0.1%
$200–300k
2.5%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
12.0%
$1M+
79.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.8%
$500–1k
0.9%
$1–1.5k
4.5%
$1.5–2k
11.1%
$2–2.5k
22.3%
$2.5–3.5k
22.8%
$3.5k+
36.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.9%
1 vehicle
47.4%
2 vehicles
27.0%
3+
10.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
29.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
57.2%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
9.6%
2000–2009
25.3%
2010+
23.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 76.4%
Graduate Degree 40.7%
Some College / Associate 8.8%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Work from Home 35.3%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 5.1%
Private For-Profit 89.1%
Industry
Prof. Services
34.9%
Retail
12.7%
Edu/Health
12.4%
Finance
8.9%
Information
8.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Transportation
3.5%
Construction
2.9%
Public Admin
2.0%
Wholesale
1.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
75.8%
Sales
12.3%
Food Prep
5.6%
Production
3.7%
Construction
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 38.5%
Carpool 5.2%
Public Transit 7.8%
Work from Home 35.3%
Walked 10.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 19,275
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
3.6%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
23.3%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
6.9%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 15.6% Working age (18–64): 84.4% 65 and over: 14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 41.7%
Naturalized Citizen 33.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
73.3%
Europe
11.1%
Latin America
7.9%
Africa
3.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.2%
With a Disability 8.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 97.2%
Has a Computer 98.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 75.8%
Moved from Abroad 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023