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ZIP Code 98168

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 34,814

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 — 98168

What is the median household income in 98168?
The median household income in 98168 is $84,937 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98168?
The poverty rate in 98168 is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98168?
$500,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98168?
The median gross rent in 98168 is $1,724 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98168 residents have a college degree?
24.0% of adults in 98168 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
34,814
Median Income
$84,937
Median Home Value
$500,600
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$25,817 (+43.7%) Home Value: +$170,300 (+51.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-1%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+12.1%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-21.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 34,814
Median Age 38.0
Female 48.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 25.5% White (non-Hisp.) 36.7% Black 11.8% Asian 21.3% Two or More 10.3% Other 12.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
7.9%
Filipino
2.7%
Indian
1.6%
Chinese
0.5%
Korean
0.4%
Japanese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.3%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $84,937 ±$7,834
Per Capita Income $103,778
Median Family Income $91,851
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Child Poverty Rate 16.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
3.8%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
9.8%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
21.9%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
10.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,338
Owner-Occupied 53.2%
Renter-Occupied 46.8%
Vacancy Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $500,600
Median Gross Rent $1,724
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.8%
$50–100k
0.6%
$200–300k
6.5%
$300–500k
41.8%
$500k–$1M
48.2%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.8%
$500–1k
4.6%
$1–1.5k
23.7%
$1.5–2k
35.4%
$2–2.5k
17.6%
$2.5–3.5k
8.0%
$3.5k+
4.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.1%
1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3+
25.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
5.3%
20+ units
16.1%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.1%
1940–1969
13.9%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
6.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 78.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.0%
Graduate Degree 7.0%
Some College / Associate 21.0%
Less Than High School 13.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.2%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Work from Home 10.9%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 12.6%
Private For-Profit 80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.5%
Prof. Services
13.5%
Arts/Entmt.
12.6%
Retail
10.4%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Transportation
8.2%
Construction
7.0%
Finance
4.4%
Wholesale
3.1%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
2.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
29.8%
Food Prep
21.9%
Sales
20.2%
Production
19.2%
Construction
8.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.1 min
Drove Alone 67.3%
Carpool 12.9%
Public Transit 6.5%
Work from Home 10.9%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,503
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
15.3%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
14.1%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.0%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 21.3% Working age (18–64): 78.7% 65 and over: 13.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 33.2%
Naturalized Citizen 50.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 22.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.1%
Latin America
34.7%
Africa
11.7%
Europe
4.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%
With a Disability 11.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.3%
Uninsured 10.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.0%
Has a Computer 96.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.4%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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