ZIP Code 98281
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,275
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 — 98281
- What is the median household income in 98281?
- The median household income in 98281 is $80,197 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98281?
- The poverty rate in 98281 is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98281?
- $460,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98281?
- The median gross rent in 98281 is $1,055 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98281 residents have a college degree?
- 48.4% of adults in 98281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,275
Median Income
$80,197
Median Home Value
$460,500
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$36,687 (+84.3%)
Home Value:
+$218,600 (+90.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.2 pp (-10.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.0 pp (+26%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,275
Median Age
55.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.8%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
4.2%
Japanese
1.3%
Chinese
1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.0%
Cuban
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$80,197
±$15,477
Per Capita Income
$157,749
Median Family Income
$114,554
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Child Poverty Rate
13.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
2.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
5.9%
$50–75k
15.5%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
23.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,088
Owner-Occupied
81.8%
Renter-Occupied
18.2%
Vacancy Rate
67.6%
Median Home Value
$460,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,055
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
36.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
2.5%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
33.0%
$1M+
14.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
41.5%
$1–1.5k
27.6%
$1.5–2k
21.1%
$2–2.5k
5.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
36.8%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
17.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.0%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
11.6%
2000–2009
16.2%
2010+
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
48.4%
Graduate Degree
19.4%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
0.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Work from Home
42.4%
Self-Employed
10.6%
Government Workers
7.8%
Private For-Profit
81.6%
Industry
Retail
14.7%
Edu/Health
14.3%
Transportation
12.6%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Information
7.5%
Finance
6.6%
Construction
5.1%
Public Admin
4.9%
Wholesale
1.5%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
55.3%
Sales
25.1%
Food Prep
10.1%
Production
5.9%
Construction
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.6 min
Drove Alone
40.6%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
42.4%
Walked
4.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
677
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
0.5%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
3.5%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
5.1%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
11.9%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
18.7%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 10.7%
Working age (18–64): 89.3%
65 and over: 28.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
39.1%
Naturalized Citizen
46.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
15.0%
Asia
12.4%
Latin America
11.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.3%
With a Disability
13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.0%
Uninsured
5.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
97.5%
Has a Computer
100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.6%
Moved from Abroad
15.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023