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ZIP Code 98034

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 51,836

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 — 98034

What is the median household income in 98034?
The median household income in 98034 is $128,974 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98034?
The poverty rate in 98034 is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98034?
$875,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98034?
The median gross rent in 98034 is $2,324 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98034 residents have a college degree?
57.6% of adults in 98034 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
51,836
Median Income
$128,974
Median Home Value
$875,200
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$27,300 (+26.9%) Home Value: +$317,600 (+57%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-39.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.4 pp (+2.5%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+34.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 51,836
Median Age 37.0
Female 48.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.1% White (non-Hisp.) 63.8% Black 1.5% Asian 17.4% Two or More 10.0% Other 3.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
5.6%
Indian
4.3%
Korean
1.6%
Filipino
1.4%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Japanese
0.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $128,974 ±$6,732
Per Capita Income $173,438
Median Family Income $158,262
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Child Poverty Rate 2.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
2.5%
$25–35k
4.1%
$35–50k
4.5%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
19.0%
$150–200k
13.0%
$200k+
28.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 22,488
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
Vacancy Rate 5.4%
Median Home Value $875,200
Median Gross Rent $2,324
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
3.4%
$300–500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
48.9%
$1M+
33.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.2%
$500–1k
3.2%
$1–1.5k
5.3%
$1.5–2k
15.4%
$2–2.5k
35.2%
$2.5–3.5k
15.5%
$3.5k+
22.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
43.9%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.8%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
10.3%
20+ units
16.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
28.9%
2000–2009
9.2%
2010+
6.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 57.6%
Graduate Degree 21.4%
Some College / Associate 17.3%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 72.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Work from Home 26.4%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 8.0%
Private For-Profit 86.4%
Industry
Prof. Services
25.9%
Edu/Health
17.6%
Retail
12.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
5.5%
Finance
5.4%
Information
5.1%
Transportation
2.7%
Public Admin
2.2%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
59.0%
Sales
15.8%
Food Prep
14.2%
Production
5.8%
Construction
5.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.7 min
Drove Alone 57.0%
Carpool 6.5%
Public Transit 4.9%
Work from Home 26.4%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,277
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
19.1%
35–44
16.0%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 18.7% Working age (18–64): 81.3% 65 and over: 14.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 25.9%
Naturalized Citizen 49.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.9%
Latin America
21.1%
Europe
18.5%
Africa
2.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.3%
With a Disability 9.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.0%
Uninsured 4.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.6%
Has a Computer 97.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.9%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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