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ZIP Code 98541

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,285

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 — 98541

What is the median household income in 98541?
The median household income in 98541 is $64,659 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98541?
The poverty rate in 98541 is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98541?
$338,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98541?
The median gross rent in 98541 is $928 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98541 residents have a college degree?
15.6% of adults in 98541 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,285
Median Income
$64,659
Median Home Value
$338,000
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,983 (+30.2%) Home Value: +$163,000 (+93.1%) Poverty Rate: +5.1 pp (+89.5%) Bachelor's+: +0.8 pp (+5.4%) Unemployment: +2.4 pp (+33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,285
Median Age 44.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.2% White (non-Hisp.) 80.3% Black 0.7% Asian 0.1% Two or More 9.5% Other 5.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.4%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,659 ±$9,269
Per Capita Income $95,381
Median Family Income $86,223
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Child Poverty Rate 20.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$10–15k
9.0%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
15.2%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
16.2%
$150–200k
9.7%
$200k+
5.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,527
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
Vacancy Rate 17.3%
Median Home Value $338,000
Median Gross Rent $928
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.8%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
6.6%
$200–300k
17.2%
$300–500k
39.5%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.3%
$500–1k
50.9%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
$2–2.5k
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
25.4%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3+
41.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
29.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.9%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
25.1%
2000–2009
9.7%
2010+
8.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.6%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 25.2%
Less Than High School 4.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.7%
Unemployment Rate 9.6%
Work from Home 10.6%
Self-Employed 7.5%
Government Workers 23.9%
Private For-Profit 68.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Agriculture
14.9%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Public Admin
10.9%
Retail
10.6%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.9%
Transportation
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Finance
2.9%
Information
0.7%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Sales
20.4%
Construction
20.4%
Food Prep
15.1%
Production
14.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.1 min
Drove Alone 71.6%
Carpool 11.8%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 10.6%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,746
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
8.1%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
11.7%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.2%
Naturalized Citizen 45.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
83.9%
Europe
5.5%
Africa
5.2%
Asia
3.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.6%
With a Disability 17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.1%
Uninsured 7.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.3%
Has a Computer 94.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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