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ZIP Code 98512

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 31,291

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 — 98512

What is the median household income in 98512?
The median household income in 98512 is $93,738 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98512?
The poverty rate in 98512 is 6.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98512?
$438,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98512?
The median gross rent in 98512 is $1,655 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98512 residents have a college degree?
36.5% of adults in 98512 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,291
Median Income
$93,738
Median Home Value
$438,800
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,444 (+22.9%) Home Value: +$142,000 (+47.8%) Poverty Rate: +1.1 pp (+22.4%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-2.4%) Unemployment: -1.5 pp (-24.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 31,291
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.0% White (non-Hisp.) 72.4% Black 2.9% Asian 4.1% Two or More 13.2% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%
Korean
0.8%
Filipino
0.5%
Indian
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.2%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $93,738 ±$8,685
Per Capita Income $113,350
Median Family Income $117,081
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Child Poverty Rate 9.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
4.2%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
19.6%
$150–200k
14.2%
$200k+
13.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,216
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $438,800
Median Gross Rent $1,655
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
2.6%
$100–200k
3.7%
$200–300k
7.7%
$300–500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
32.8%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.0%
$500–1k
9.3%
$1–1.5k
26.3%
$1.5–2k
39.9%
$2–2.5k
13.0%
$2.5–3.5k
8.2%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.8%
1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3+
30.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
15.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
19.7%
2010+
12.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.5%
Graduate Degree 14.2%
Some College / Associate 26.7%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 19.8%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 31.5%
Private For-Profit 63.1%
Industry
Public Admin
20.1%
Edu/Health
19.7%
Retail
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Construction
6.2%
Finance
5.3%
Transportation
4.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
43.8%
Sales
23.7%
Food Prep
16.3%
Construction
8.1%
Production
8.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 69.9%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 19.8%
Walked 2.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 12,782
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.8%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
11.2%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 19.0% Working age (18–64): 81.0% 65 and over: 18.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.6%
Naturalized Citizen 67.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.2%
Latin America
29.7%
Europe
12.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.6%
With a Disability 14.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.4%
Uninsured 2.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.9%
Has a Computer 96.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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