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ZIP Code 98136

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,299

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 — 98136

What is the median household income in 98136?
The median household income in 98136 is $153,636 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98136?
The poverty rate in 98136 is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98136?
$900,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98136?
The median gross rent in 98136 is $1,917 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98136 residents have a college degree?
67.0% of adults in 98136 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,299
Median Income
$153,636
Median Home Value
$900,000
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$39,886 (+35.1%) Home Value: +$226,400 (+33.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-6.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+4%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+83.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,299
Median Age 40.0
Female 49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.1% White (non-Hisp.) 76.8% Black 2.2% Asian 3.5% Two or More 10.9% Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
0.5%
Japanese
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $153,636 ±$15,661
Per Capita Income $182,047
Median Family Income $186,763
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Child Poverty Rate 2.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
2.0%
$25–35k
4.1%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
11.4%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
13.4%
$150–200k
15.6%
$200k+
35.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,295
Owner-Occupied 63.9%
Renter-Occupied 36.1%
Vacancy Rate 5.1%
Median Home Value $900,000
Median Gross Rent $1,917
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
1.6%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
55.9%
$1M+
37.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.6%
$500–1k
2.3%
$1–1.5k
20.9%
$1.5–2k
27.8%
$2–2.5k
12.5%
$2.5–3.5k
14.6%
$3.5k+
18.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.1%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
12.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.5%
1940–1969
7.9%
1970–1999
5.3%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
10.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 67.0%
Graduate Degree 23.1%
Some College / Associate 16.5%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 75.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 37.7%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 9.9%
Private For-Profit 85.2%
Industry
Prof. Services
20.6%
Edu/Health
15.9%
Retail
12.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Transportation
7.2%
Finance
6.3%
Construction
5.9%
Information
3.5%
Public Admin
2.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
60.4%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
10.1%
Construction
4.7%
Production
4.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.1 min
Drove Alone 46.0%
Carpool 4.1%
Public Transit 7.8%
Work from Home 37.7%
Walked 2.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,872
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
1.4%
25–34
16.1%
35–44
21.2%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
8.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 17.5% Working age (18–64): 82.5% 65 and over: 14.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.9%
Naturalized Citizen 44.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
32.6%
Latin America
29.1%
Europe
22.6%
Africa
1.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.6%
With a Disability 8.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.0%
Uninsured 2.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 97.8%
Has a Computer 99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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