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ZIP Code 98331

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,526

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 — 98331

What is the median household income in 98331?
The median household income in 98331 is $48,313 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98331?
The poverty rate in 98331 is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98331?
$194,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98331?
The median gross rent in 98331 is $850 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98331 residents have a college degree?
19.1% of adults in 98331 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,526
Median Income
$48,313
Median Home Value
$194,700
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.2%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,694 (+16.1%) Home Value: +$21,100 (+12.2%) Poverty Rate: -6.1 pp (-27.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.0 pp (+18.6%) Unemployment: -2.2 pp (-26.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,526
Median Age 43.0
Female 48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.5% White (non-Hisp.) 63.8% Black 1.2% Asian 4.3% Two or More 19.1% Other 2.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
2.3%
Filipino
1.1%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Japanese
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,313 ±$26,454
Per Capita Income $67,102
Median Family Income $73,778
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Child Poverty Rate 36.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 28.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
12.6%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
11.4%
$35–50k
14.6%
$50–75k
7.4%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
17.2%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
3.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,808
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
Vacancy Rate 17.7%
Median Home Value $194,700
Median Gross Rent $850
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.7%
$50–100k
5.4%
$100–200k
11.5%
$200–300k
15.0%
$300–500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.5%
$500–1k
52.1%
$1–1.5k
27.8%
$1.5–2k
4.2%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.3%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
29.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.9%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
39.0%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
2.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.1%
Graduate Degree 6.7%
Some College / Associate 22.5%
Less Than High School 7.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.2%
Work from Home 15.6%
Self-Employed 8.1%
Government Workers 32.6%
Private For-Profit 59.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.7%
Arts/Entmt.
16.9%
Public Admin
16.5%
Retail
14.2%
Agriculture
7.3%
Construction
6.9%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Finance
1.4%
Transportation
1.4%
Occupation
Management
32.0%
Food Prep
25.6%
Sales
24.9%
Construction
11.8%
Production
5.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.3 min
Drove Alone 63.2%
Carpool 11.8%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 15.6%
Walked 8.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,310
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
17.3%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
14.8%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 21.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%
Naturalized Citizen 50.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
47.1%
Latin America
42.6%
Europe
2.7%
Africa
2.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 26.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.1%
Uninsured 9.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.2%
Has a Computer 93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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