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ZIP Code 98072

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 24,922

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 — 98072

What is the median household income in 98072?
The median household income in 98072 is $174,599 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98072?
The poverty rate in 98072 is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98072?
$1,067,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98072?
The median gross rent in 98072 is $2,334 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98072 residents have a college degree?
67.6% of adults in 98072 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,922
Median Income
$174,599
Median Home Value
$1,067,000
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$56,895 (+48.3%) Home Value: +$392,800 (+58.3%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-27.3%) Bachelor's+: +9.7 pp (+16.8%) Unemployment: +0.7 pp (+25.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 24,922
Median Age 41.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4% White (non-Hisp.) 70.0% Black 1.4% Asian 13.0% Two or More 9.4% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
4.4%
Indian
4.0%
Korean
1.1%
Japanese
1.1%
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $174,599 ±$15,485
Per Capita Income $212,786
Median Family Income $206,625
Poverty Rate 1.6%
Child Poverty Rate 1.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.2%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
1.4%
$25–35k
2.2%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
10.3%
$75–100k
8.1%
$100–150k
13.5%
$150–200k
15.2%
$200k+
41.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,897
Owner-Occupied 73.5%
Renter-Occupied 26.5%
Vacancy Rate 3.1%
Median Home Value $1,067,000
Median Gross Rent $2,334
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.1%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
2.5%
$300–500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
33.2%
$1M+
56.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
3.6%
$1–1.5k
4.7%
$1.5–2k
21.7%
$2–2.5k
30.0%
$2.5–3.5k
10.0%
$3.5k+
30.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.1%
1 vehicle
26.4%
2 vehicles
43.3%
3+
26.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.9%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
15.3%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.9%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
20.8%
2000–2009
15.6%
2010+
11.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 67.6%
Graduate Degree 27.1%
Some College / Associate 14.2%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 30.8%
Self-Employed 4.0%
Government Workers 9.4%
Private For-Profit 86.7%
Industry
Prof. Services
25.5%
Edu/Health
20.6%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail
10.0%
Finance
7.2%
Construction
5.1%
Information
4.7%
Transportation
3.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.0%
Public Admin
2.7%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
68.5%
Sales
16.8%
Food Prep
7.5%
Production
4.8%
Construction
2.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.8 min
Drove Alone 59.3%
Carpool 4.4%
Public Transit 3.4%
Work from Home 30.8%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,593
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 26.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
17.8%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
9.5%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 19.7%
Naturalized Citizen 49.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
48.4%
Europe
25.2%
Latin America
13.8%
Africa
0.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 8.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.3%
Uninsured 2.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.0%
Has a Computer 98.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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