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ZIP Code 98252

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,487

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 — 98252

What is the median household income in 98252?
The median household income in 98252 is $95,235 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98252?
The poverty rate in 98252 is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98252?
$492,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98252?
The median gross rent in 98252 is $1,412 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98252 residents have a college degree?
24.9% of adults in 98252 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,487
Median Income
$95,235
Median Home Value
$492,500
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,114 (+16%) Home Value: +$200,700 (+68.8%) Poverty Rate: +2.6 pp (+32.5%) Bachelor's+: +7.8 pp (+45.6%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,487
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6% White (non-Hisp.) 82.2% Black 0.3% Asian 4.7% Two or More 8.1% Other 2.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.3%
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $95,235 ±$6,900
Per Capita Income $118,609
Median Family Income $106,146
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Child Poverty Rate 16.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
6.1%
$25–35k
2.7%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
16.4%
$100–150k
20.8%
$150–200k
13.5%
$200k+
12.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,441
Owner-Occupied 83.8%
Renter-Occupied 16.2%
Vacancy Rate 9.8%
Median Home Value $492,500
Median Gross Rent $1,412
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 39.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
1.3%
$100–200k
2.5%
$200–300k
6.8%
$300–500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
44.1%
$1M+
3.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.7%
$500–1k
14.8%
$1–1.5k
39.1%
$1.5–2k
21.7%
$2–2.5k
13.5%
$2.5–3.5k
3.8%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
20.3%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
38.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
12.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.2%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
16.2%
2010+
12.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.9%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 14.8%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.3%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Construction
15.1%
Retail
11.0%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Finance
3.6%
Public Admin
3.4%
Information
2.7%
Transportation
2.4%
Wholesale
2.2%
Agriculture
1.4%
Occupation
Management
42.1%
Construction
20.0%
Sales
15.3%
Food Prep
12.7%
Production
9.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 38.6 min
Drove Alone 75.8%
Carpool 4.1%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 14.8%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,006
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
16.3%
35–44
16.5%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
10.9%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 15.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.4%
Naturalized Citizen 70.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.0%
Europe
24.2%
Latin America
19.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.8%
With a Disability 17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.8%
Uninsured 3.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.6%
Has a Computer 96.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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