ZIP Code 98537
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,902
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 — 98537
- What is the median household income in 98537?
- The median household income in 98537 is $74,421 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98537?
- The poverty rate in 98537 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98537?
- $301,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98537?
- The median gross rent in 98537 is $947 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98537 residents have a college degree?
- 22.1% of adults in 98537 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,902
Median Income
$74,421
Median Home Value
$301,400
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,171 (+32.3%)
Home Value:
+$128,600 (+74.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.7 pp (+25%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.1 pp (+57.9%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+24.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,902
Median Age
41.0
Female
49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.4%
Black 0.1%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.8%
Korean
1.0%
Filipino
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.0%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,421
±$7,194
Per Capita Income
$93,829
Median Family Income
$92,829
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Child Poverty Rate
1.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
8.2%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
15.0%
$100–150k
22.2%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,166
Owner-Occupied
81.8%
Renter-Occupied
18.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Median Home Value
$301,400
Median Gross Rent
$947
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
7.7%
$200–300k
29.3%
$300–500k
38.8%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.2%
$500–1k
47.6%
$1–1.5k
18.1%
$1.5–2k
27.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
24.1%
2 vehicles
29.8%
3+
44.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
3.0%
Mobile home
7.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
28.3%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
16.2%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.1%
Graduate Degree
5.8%
Some College / Associate
29.3%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Work from Home
5.1%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
26.8%
Private For-Profit
65.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.2%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Public Admin
9.5%
Transportation
8.4%
Retail
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Finance
5.9%
Construction
5.4%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Agriculture
3.7%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Management
36.0%
Production
21.2%
Sales
19.1%
Food Prep
15.4%
Construction
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.4 min
Drove Alone
83.1%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
5.1%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,031
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.4%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
3.9%
15–19
9.8%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
8.8%
85+
9.9%
Under 18: 23.9%
Working age (18–64): 76.1%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.2%
Naturalized Citizen
49.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
62.3%
Latin America
15.2%
Europe
15.2%
Africa
1.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.7%
Uninsured
5.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.3%
Has a Computer
93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023