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ZIP Code 98056

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 36,872

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 — 98056

What is the median household income in 98056?
The median household income in 98056 is $108,596 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98056?
The poverty rate in 98056 is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98056?
$726,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98056?
The median gross rent in 98056 is $1,992 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98056 residents have a college degree?
44.1% of adults in 98056 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,872
Median Income
$108,596
Median Home Value
$726,300
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$23,145 (+27.1%) Home Value: +$238,500 (+48.9%) Poverty Rate: -2.2 pp (-37.3%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: +0.1 pp (+2.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 36,872
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.8% White (non-Hisp.) 43.4% Black 6.8% Asian 25.9% Two or More 11.8% Other 5.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
7.4%
Vietnamese
5.3%
Filipino
3.6%
Indian
2.5%
Korean
2.1%
Japanese
1.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
11.1%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $108,596 ±$8,710
Per Capita Income $137,804
Median Family Income $130,039
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Child Poverty Rate 6.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
3.4%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
11.1%
$100–150k
20.1%
$150–200k
10.9%
$200k+
21.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,609
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
Vacancy Rate 5.7%
Median Home Value $726,300
Median Gross Rent $1,992
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
4.1%
$300–500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
49.4%
$1M+
27.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.9%
$500–1k
2.7%
$1–1.5k
11.6%
$1.5–2k
30.2%
$2–2.5k
25.4%
$2.5–3.5k
12.3%
$3.5k+
11.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.4%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
20.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.5%
Single-fam. att.
5.7%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
7.3%
20+ units
17.5%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.9%
1940–1969
6.3%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
18.8%
2010+
10.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 44.1%
Graduate Degree 17.0%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 7.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 22.9%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 7.5%
Private For-Profit 87.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.8%
Prof. Services
15.3%
Manufacturing
14.1%
Retail
13.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Construction
6.7%
Finance
6.6%
Transportation
4.1%
Information
3.3%
Wholesale
2.0%
Public Admin
1.5%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
47.9%
Food Prep
17.7%
Sales
16.8%
Production
11.2%
Construction
6.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.5 min
Drove Alone 60.2%
Carpool 10.5%
Public Transit 3.0%
Work from Home 22.9%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,713
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
17.0%
35–44
15.3%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.7%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 19.8% Working age (18–64): 80.2% 65 and over: 14.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 30.7%
Naturalized Citizen 53.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 19.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.7%
Latin America
27.2%
Europe
9.1%
Africa
5.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.7%
With a Disability 11.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.3%
Uninsured 7.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.6%
Has a Computer 97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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