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ZIP Code 98601

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,742

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 — 98601

What is the median household income in 98601?
The median household income in 98601 is $108,990 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98601?
The poverty rate in 98601 is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98601?
$517,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98601?
The median gross rent in 98601 is $1,129 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98601 residents have a college degree?
26.0% of adults in 98601 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,742
Median Income
$108,990
Median Home Value
$517,300
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$26,653 (+32.4%) Home Value: +$185,600 (+56%) Poverty Rate: -1.9 pp (-17.4%) Bachelor's+: +7.2 pp (+38.3%) Unemployment: -2.0 pp (-36.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,742
Median Age 38.0
Female 48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.6% White (non-Hisp.) 80.6% Two or More 11.1% Other 6.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $108,990 ±$20,713
Per Capita Income $136,470
Median Family Income $120,893
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Child Poverty Rate 18.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
2.7%
$35–50k
3.7%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
6.4%
$100–150k
24.7%
$150–200k
15.7%
$200k+
13.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,187
Owner-Occupied 85.8%
Renter-Occupied 14.2%
Vacancy Rate 17.2%
Median Home Value $517,300
Median Gross Rent $1,129
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$50–100k
2.3%
$100–200k
1.1%
$200–300k
14.8%
$300–500k
24.2%
$500k–$1M
51.0%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.4%
$500–1k
22.9%
$1–1.5k
32.3%
$1.5–2k
25.0%
$2–2.5k
9.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
10.9%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
53.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
Mobile home
22.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
2.4%
1970–1999
20.5%
2000–2009
20.0%
2010+
12.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.0%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 22.2%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 19.2%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 5.7%
Private For-Profit 89.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.5%
Prof. Services
14.0%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Construction
11.4%
Agriculture
9.7%
Finance
9.1%
Retail
7.7%
Transportation
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Public Admin
1.7%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
37.8%
Sales
27.7%
Food Prep
12.9%
Construction
11.0%
Production
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 45.3 min
Drove Alone 61.9%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 19.2%
Walked 2.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 983
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.4%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
8.7%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
9.8%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
13.0%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 27.0% Working age (18–64): 73.0% 65 and over: 19.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.1%
Naturalized Citizen 32.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
40.1%
Europe
28.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.8%
Uninsured 12.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.6%
Has a Computer 88.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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