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ZIP Code 98087

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 40,607

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 — 98087

What is the median household income in 98087?
The median household income in 98087 is $106,541 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98087?
The poverty rate in 98087 is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98087?
$633,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98087?
The median gross rent in 98087 is $2,010 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98087 residents have a college degree?
39.5% of adults in 98087 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
40,607
Median Income
$106,541
Median Home Value
$633,200
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$29,678 (+38.6%) Home Value: +$236,600 (+59.7%) Poverty Rate: -2.1 pp (-27.6%) Bachelor's+: +6.3 pp (+19%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 40,607
Median Age 34.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.1% White (non-Hisp.) 48.1% Black 7.8% Asian 19.9% Two or More 12.7% Other 7.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
3.6%
Indian
3.2%
Filipino
2.8%
Chinese
2.7%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Japanese
0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.3%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $106,541 ±$6,274
Per Capita Income $122,110
Median Family Income $120,717
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Child Poverty Rate 8.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
3.1%
$25–35k
3.1%
$35–50k
8.1%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
23.2%
$150–200k
16.3%
$200k+
15.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,625
Owner-Occupied 53.0%
Renter-Occupied 47.0%
Vacancy Rate 5.0%
Median Home Value $633,200
Median Gross Rent $2,010
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
0.9%
$200–300k
3.5%
$300–500k
21.2%
$500k–$1M
63.4%
$1M+
7.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.0%
$500–1k
2.0%
$1–1.5k
9.9%
$1.5–2k
36.5%
$2–2.5k
30.2%
$2.5–3.5k
13.0%
$3.5k+
7.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3+
19.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
43.5%
Single-fam. att.
9.3%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
7.6%
20+ units
21.3%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.7%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
11.4%
2000–2009
27.5%
2010+
23.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 39.5%
Graduate Degree 11.1%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 73.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 18.4%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 11.8%
Private For-Profit 83.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.3%
Retail
15.0%
Prof. Services
14.1%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Construction
7.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Finance
5.1%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
2.5%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
41.3%
Sales
23.0%
Food Prep
16.8%
Production
11.2%
Construction
7.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.5 min
Drove Alone 62.4%
Carpool 11.6%
Public Transit 4.9%
Work from Home 18.4%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,800
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
21.0%
35–44
17.0%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
6.2%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 8.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 28.9%
Naturalized Citizen 55.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.6%
Latin America
16.9%
Europe
15.1%
Africa
11.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.8%
With a Disability 10.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.6%
Has a Computer 98.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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