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ZIP Code 98271

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 30,561

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 — 98271

What is the median household income in 98271?
The median household income in 98271 is $97,547 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98271?
The poverty rate in 98271 is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98271?
$483,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98271?
The median gross rent in 98271 is $1,851 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98271 residents have a college degree?
22.0% of adults in 98271 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,561
Median Income
$97,547
Median Home Value
$483,100
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,053 (+22.7%) Home Value: +$159,000 (+49.1%) Poverty Rate: +3.9 pp (+105.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+7.8%) Unemployment: -3.0 pp (-43.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,561
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.9% White (non-Hisp.) 65.8% Black 1.2% Asian 5.4% Two or More 13.1% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
2.1%
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
1.0%
Korean
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.3%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $97,547 ±$8,664
Per Capita Income $122,516
Median Family Income $106,995
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Child Poverty Rate 11.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
4.6%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
15.8%
$100–150k
22.2%
$150–200k
13.6%
$200k+
13.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,040
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.7%
Median Home Value $483,100
Median Gross Rent $1,851
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.3%
$50–100k
3.1%
$100–200k
1.7%
$200–300k
6.8%
$300–500k
36.7%
$500k–$1M
39.3%
$1M+
7.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.7%
$500–1k
10.6%
$1–1.5k
15.0%
$1.5–2k
25.2%
$2–2.5k
30.3%
$2.5–3.5k
5.1%
$3.5k+
7.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
20.7%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3+
36.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
5.9%
Mobile home
9.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
15.5%
2000–2009
17.3%
2010+
21.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.0%
Graduate Degree 5.4%
Some College / Associate 28.4%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 10.4%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 15.1%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.9%
Retail
15.9%
Construction
12.8%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Prof. Services
7.8%
Public Admin
5.8%
Finance
5.3%
Transportation
4.6%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
34.5%
Sales
24.0%
Food Prep
16.5%
Construction
13.1%
Production
11.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.1 min
Drove Alone 74.3%
Carpool 12.1%
Public Transit 1.6%
Work from Home 10.4%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,114
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
11.1%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 16.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.1%
Naturalized Citizen 48.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.8%
Latin America
35.5%
Europe
13.0%
Africa
7.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 14.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.8%
Uninsured 6.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.5%
Has a Computer 97.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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