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ZIP Code 98282

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,535

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 — 98282

What is the median household income in 98282?
The median household income in 98282 is $100,124 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98282?
The poverty rate in 98282 is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98282?
$600,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98282?
The median gross rent in 98282 is $1,710 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98282 residents have a college degree?
34.2% of adults in 98282 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,535
Median Income
$100,124
Median Home Value
$600,300
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,159 (+23.7%) Home Value: +$202,100 (+50.8%) Poverty Rate: -1.4 pp (-35.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.6 pp (-4.5%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-23.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,535
Median Age 55.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2% White (non-Hisp.) 88.6% Black 2.0% Asian 2.6% Two or More 4.0% Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.3%
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.2%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $100,124 ±$6,675
Per Capita Income $115,307
Median Family Income $111,250
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Child Poverty Rate 3.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 43.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
4.4%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
23.6%
$150–200k
14.4%
$200k+
12.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,832
Owner-Occupied 91.4%
Renter-Occupied 8.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.9%
Median Home Value $600,300
Median Gross Rent $1,710
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
1.4%
$100–200k
1.5%
$200–300k
4.2%
$300–500k
29.6%
$500k–$1M
49.3%
$1M+
12.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
7.5%
$1–1.5k
30.5%
$1.5–2k
28.7%
$2–2.5k
20.5%
$2.5–3.5k
10.0%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.7%
1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3+
38.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
91.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
0.6%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
6.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
12.0%
2000–2009
21.0%
2010+
5.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.2%
Graduate Degree 12.6%
Some College / Associate 27.2%
Less Than High School 0.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 19.0%
Self-Employed 8.3%
Government Workers 15.4%
Private For-Profit 76.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.1%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail
14.0%
Construction
10.8%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Finance
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Public Admin
5.4%
Transportation
3.0%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
40.2%
Sales
18.9%
Production
13.9%
Food Prep
13.8%
Construction
13.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 43.3 min
Drove Alone 70.2%
Carpool 8.4%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 19.0%
Walked 1.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,426
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 62.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
3.0%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
9.0%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
11.7%
75–84
20.0%
85+
9.5%
Under 18: 13.4% Working age (18–64): 86.6% 65 and over: 31.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.3%
Naturalized Citizen 83.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
43.9%
Europe
23.9%
Africa
12.8%
Latin America
6.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.9%
With a Disability 13.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.8%
Has a Computer 98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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