ZIP Code 98538
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 333
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 — 98538
- What is the median household income in 98538?
- The median household income in 98538 is $83,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98538?
- The poverty rate in 98538 is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98538?
- $398,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98538?
- The median gross rent in 98538 is $1,196 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98538 residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in 98538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
333
Median Income
$83,750
Median Home Value
$398,300
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$32,361 (+63%)
Home Value:
+$127,500 (+47.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.3 pp (+21.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-8.5 pp (-44%)
Unemployment:
-13.8 pp (-79.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
333
Median Age
49.0
Female
45.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$83,750
±$38,933
Per Capita Income
$107,375
Median Family Income
$66,250
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Child Poverty Rate
40.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
43.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.6%
$15–25k
3.4%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
26.0%
$150–200k
7.5%
$200k+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
180
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
18.9%
Median Home Value
$398,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,196
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
6.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.5%
$100–200k
2.8%
$200–300k
7.5%
$300–500k
43.0%
$500k–$1M
29.9%
$1M+
4.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.4%
$500–1k
12.9%
$1–1.5k
48.4%
$3.5k+
19.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
21.9%
2 vehicles
29.5%
3+
43.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.1%
Mobile home
13.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.4%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
16.7%
2000–2009
13.9%
2010+
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
Graduate Degree
3.5%
Some College / Associate
34.6%
Less Than High School
5.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Work from Home
20.3%
Self-Employed
8.0%
Government Workers
19.7%
Private For-Profit
72.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.7%
Retail
12.4%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Agriculture
11.7%
Construction
9.5%
Public Admin
8.0%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Wholesale
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Finance
2.9%
Transportation
2.9%
Occupation
Management
36.5%
Sales
27.7%
Construction
19.7%
Production
8.0%
Food Prep
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.9 min
Drove Alone
69.2%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
20.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
146
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
61.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.3%
5–9
1.5%
10–14
2.7%
15–19
2.4%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
3.6%
75–84
12.9%
85+
12.6%
Under 18: 9.9%
Working age (18–64): 90.1%
65 and over: 30.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.4%
With a Disability
28.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
84.9%
Uninsured
15.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
67.8%
Has a Computer
76.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023