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ZIP Code 98557

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,949

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 — 98557

What is the median household income in 98557?
The median household income in 98557 is $78,023 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98557?
The poverty rate in 98557 is 3.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98557?
$351,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98557?
The median gross rent in 98557 is $900 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98557 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 98557 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,949
Median Income
$78,023
Median Home Value
$351,000
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,273 (+45.2%) Home Value: +$161,500 (+85.2%) Poverty Rate: -3.9 pp (-56.5%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+21.5%) Unemployment: +1.8 pp (+38.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,949
Median Age 41.0
Female 55.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.0% White (non-Hisp.) 82.6% Black 0.5% Asian 1.4% Two or More 9.4% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.4%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $78,023 ±$8,340
Per Capita Income $90,397
Median Family Income $93,281
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Child Poverty Rate 6.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
3.7%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
14.4%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
27.2%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
6.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,622
Owner-Occupied 85.8%
Renter-Occupied 14.2%
Vacancy Rate 7.8%
Median Home Value $351,000
Median Gross Rent $900
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 23.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.5%
$50–100k
1.5%
$100–200k
2.3%
$200–300k
18.2%
$300–500k
46.6%
$500k–$1M
17.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.8%
$500–1k
35.6%
$1–1.5k
22.3%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
11.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
19.3%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3+
30.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.5%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
17.4%
2000–2009
12.4%
2010+
16.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 31.8%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Work from Home 26.1%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 36.3%
Private For-Profit 59.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Public Admin
18.0%
Construction
11.6%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Transportation
8.5%
Retail
7.6%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Agriculture
2.9%
Finance
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
39.9%
Production
19.9%
Sales
17.0%
Food Prep
12.0%
Construction
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.1 min
Drove Alone 63.6%
Carpool 7.2%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 26.1%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,495
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
13.6%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 20.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 56.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.3%
Asia
48.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.8%
With a Disability 17.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.8%
Uninsured 6.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.8%
Has a Computer 91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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