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ZIP Code 98006

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 40,770

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 — 98006

What is the median household income in 98006?
The median household income in 98006 is $197,344 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98006?
The poverty rate in 98006 is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98006?
$1,233,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98006?
The median gross rent in 98006 is $2,869 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98006 residents have a college degree?
72.0% of adults in 98006 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
40,770
Median Income
$197,344
Median Home Value
$1,233,500
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$53,097 (+36.8%) Home Value: +$370,500 (+42.9%) Poverty Rate: +1.7 pp (+50%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+4.5%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+36%)

Demographics

Total Population 40,770
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.5% White (non-Hisp.) 43.6% Black 1.8% Asian 41.2% Two or More 8.1% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
23.6%
Indian
4.9%
Korean
4.3%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Japanese
1.9%
Filipino
0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.9%
Cuban
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $197,344 ±$9,739
Per Capita Income $258,093
Median Family Income $217,752
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Child Poverty Rate 7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
2.6%
$35–50k
4.1%
$50–75k
5.1%
$75–100k
6.9%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
13.6%
$200k+
49.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,754
Owner-Occupied 79.6%
Renter-Occupied 20.4%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $1,233,500
Median Gross Rent $2,869
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
0.1%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
0.6%
$300–500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
21.1%
$1M+
74.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.1%
$1–1.5k
4.7%
$1.5–2k
10.2%
$2–2.5k
14.7%
$2.5–3.5k
25.0%
$3.5k+
43.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3+
30.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.3%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
4.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
4.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 72.0%
Graduate Degree 34.3%
Some College / Associate 11.1%
Less Than High School 1.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 31.3%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 9.4%
Private For-Profit 84.2%
Industry
Prof. Services
26.0%
Edu/Health
19.3%
Retail
13.2%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Finance
7.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Information
6.2%
Transportation
3.4%
Wholesale
3.2%
Construction
1.9%
Public Admin
1.6%
Occupation
Management
68.1%
Sales
17.4%
Food Prep
7.3%
Production
5.6%
Construction
1.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.6 min
Drove Alone 55.2%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 3.7%
Work from Home 31.3%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,075
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 71.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 33.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
15.9%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 24.0% Working age (18–64): 76.0% 65 and over: 14.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 36.2%
Naturalized Citizen 58.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 16.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
77.8%
Europe
11.7%
Latin America
5.0%
Africa
1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.0%
With a Disability 6.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.0%
Uninsured 3.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 99.0%
Has a Computer 99.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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