ZIP Code 98126
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 22,433
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 — 98126
- What is the median household income in 98126?
- The median household income in 98126 is $114,030 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98126?
- The poverty rate in 98126 is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98126?
- $751,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98126?
- The median gross rent in 98126 is $1,708 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98126 residents have a college degree?
- 59.8% of adults in 98126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,433
Median Income
$114,030
Median Home Value
$751,900
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$27,047 (+31.1%)
Home Value:
+$188,800 (+33.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.1 pp (-38.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.3 pp (+9.7%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+24.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
22,433
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 60.9%
Black 13.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 12.0%
Other 1.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
2.1%
Korean
1.6%
Chinese
1.5%
Vietnamese
1.4%
Indian
0.6%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.4%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$114,030
±$11,095
Per Capita Income
$157,694
Median Family Income
$153,906
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Child Poverty Rate
7.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
2.6%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
12.8%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
17.2%
$150–200k
13.1%
$200k+
24.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
10,824
Owner-Occupied
60.4%
Renter-Occupied
39.6%
Vacancy Rate
7.1%
Median Home Value
$751,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,708
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.9%
$200–300k
1.2%
$300–500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
66.1%
$1M+
19.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.4%
$500–1k
6.0%
$1–1.5k
22.9%
$1.5–2k
28.1%
$2–2.5k
16.2%
$2.5–3.5k
8.4%
$3.5k+
9.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.1%
1 vehicle
44.9%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3+
11.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.8%
Single-fam. att.
10.7%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
22.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.4%
1940–1969
16.7%
1970–1999
5.1%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
15.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
59.8%
Graduate Degree
23.4%
Some College / Associate
15.6%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
71.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Work from Home
36.1%
Self-Employed
7.1%
Government Workers
13.6%
Private For-Profit
79.1%
Industry
Prof. Services
21.4%
Edu/Health
18.0%
Arts/Entmt.
11.6%
Retail
8.6%
Finance
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transportation
7.1%
Public Admin
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
64.3%
Sales
13.0%
Food Prep
10.6%
Production
9.5%
Construction
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.6 min
Drove Alone
44.2%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work from Home
36.1%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,053
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.4%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
3.1%
25–34
17.8%
35–44
19.7%
45–54
14.9%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
7.7%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 20.8%
Working age (18–64): 79.2%
65 and over: 12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
15.9%
Naturalized Citizen
67.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.6%
Africa
22.4%
Europe
11.7%
Latin America
11.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.0%
With a Disability
9.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.2%
Uninsured
3.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.5%
Has a Computer
97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023