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ZIP Code 98177

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,506

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 — 98177

What is the median household income in 98177?
The median household income in 98177 is $162,607 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98177?
The poverty rate in 98177 is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98177?
$995,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98177?
The median gross rent in 98177 is $2,123 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98177 residents have a college degree?
68.1% of adults in 98177 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,506
Median Income
$162,607
Median Home Value
$995,700
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$38,935 (+31.5%) Home Value: +$262,900 (+35.9%) Poverty Rate: +5.3 pp (+278.9%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+4.1%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+32.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,506
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 77.1% Black 2.1% Asian 9.8% Two or More 8.3% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
4.0%
Korean
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Indian
0.9%
Japanese
0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $162,607 ±$6,491
Per Capita Income $213,243
Median Family Income $191,303
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Child Poverty Rate 4.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
2.6%
$25–35k
4.4%
$35–50k
3.2%
$50–75k
7.8%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
15.2%
$200k+
39.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,178
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
Vacancy Rate 2.3%
Median Home Value $995,700
Median Gross Rent $2,123
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
1.3%
$200–300k
0.7%
$300–500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
43.3%
$1M+
49.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
8.1%
$1–1.5k
6.7%
$1.5–2k
21.4%
$2–2.5k
27.0%
$2.5–3.5k
11.3%
$3.5k+
18.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
47.2%
3+
25.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.8%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.5%
1940–1969
11.5%
1970–1999
8.7%
2000–2009
4.1%
2010+
3.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 68.1%
Graduate Degree 30.5%
Some College / Associate 14.0%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Work from Home 27.3%
Self-Employed 8.0%
Government Workers 17.9%
Private For-Profit 74.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Prof. Services
22.1%
Retail
10.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Finance
6.3%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation
4.7%
Public Admin
4.4%
Construction
4.2%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
66.2%
Sales
13.6%
Food Prep
10.0%
Production
7.2%
Construction
3.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.8 min
Drove Alone 57.8%
Carpool 6.0%
Public Transit 4.4%
Work from Home 27.3%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,990
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
9.2%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
15.9%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
13.3%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 20.6% Working age (18–64): 79.4% 65 and over: 21.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.0%
Naturalized Citizen 63.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.4%
Europe
16.1%
Africa
10.1%
Latin America
9.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 9.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.4%
Uninsured 3.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.6%
Has a Computer 98.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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