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ZIP Code 98321

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,601

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 — 98321

What is the median household income in 98321?
The median household income in 98321 is $127,081 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98321?
The poverty rate in 98321 is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98321?
$524,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98321?
The median gross rent in 98321 is $1,805 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98321 residents have a college degree?
23.6% of adults in 98321 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,601
Median Income
$127,081
Median Home Value
$524,300
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$30,898 (+32.1%) Home Value: +$184,100 (+54.1%) Poverty Rate: -3.7 pp (-75.5%) Bachelor's+: -0.6 pp (-2.5%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+28.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,601
Median Age 40.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2% White (non-Hisp.) 87.3% Black 0.7% Asian 1.3% Two or More 5.1% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Japanese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
1.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $127,081 ±$12,948
Per Capita Income $151,022
Median Family Income $142,692
Poverty Rate 1.2%
Child Poverty Rate 0.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.6%
$10–15k
0.8%
$15–25k
2.8%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
5.8%
$50–75k
6.4%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
23.8%
$150–200k
17.5%
$200k+
23.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,319
Owner-Occupied 88.5%
Renter-Occupied 11.5%
Vacancy Rate 4.3%
Median Home Value $524,300
Median Gross Rent $1,805
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
3.5%
$100–200k
2.1%
$200–300k
4.2%
$300–500k
32.7%
$500k–$1M
45.4%
$1M+
7.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
6.2%
$1–1.5k
27.9%
$1.5–2k
26.0%
$2–2.5k
29.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
9.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.9%
1 vehicle
14.7%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3+
49.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
11.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.3%
1940–1969
0.7%
1970–1999
9.0%
2000–2009
18.9%
2010+
9.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.6%
Graduate Degree 6.6%
Some College / Associate 28.4%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 15.2%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 16.7%
Private For-Profit 76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.8%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Construction
12.9%
Retail
10.7%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Transportation
7.4%
Public Admin
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Finance
5.4%
Wholesale
4.1%
Agriculture
0.3%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
36.2%
Sales
18.9%
Construction
15.8%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
14.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.7 min
Drove Alone 72.1%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 15.2%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,046
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 64.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
17.4%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
8.4%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 23.0% Working age (18–64): 77.0% 65 and over: 14.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%
Naturalized Citizen 65.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.1%
Europe
26.3%
Latin America
14.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.1%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.0%
Uninsured 2.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.1%
Has a Computer 99.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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