ZIP Code 98606
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 9,431
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 — 98606
- What is the median household income in 98606?
- The median household income in 98606 is $118,026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98606?
- The poverty rate in 98606 is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98606?
- $676,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98606?
- The median gross rent in 98606 is $1,585 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98606 residents have a college degree?
- 38.5% of adults in 98606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,431
Median Income
$118,026
Median Home Value
$676,600
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,731 (+14.3%)
Home Value:
+$212,300 (+45.7%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.1 pp (+6.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.4 pp (+1%)
Unemployment:
+1.3 pp (+36.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
9,431
Median Age
47.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.5%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Korean
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$118,026
±$18,196
Per Capita Income
$137,515
Median Family Income
$121,429
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Child Poverty Rate
1.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
1.3%
$25–35k
3.3%
$35–50k
4.9%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
20.1%
$150–200k
17.1%
$200k+
20.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,538
Owner-Occupied
87.2%
Renter-Occupied
12.8%
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Median Home Value
$676,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,585
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
4.1%
$100–200k
0.6%
$200–300k
7.1%
$300–500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
64.1%
$1M+
12.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
6.2%
$1–1.5k
37.3%
$1.5–2k
38.1%
$2–2.5k
3.7%
$3.5k+
14.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
9.3%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
53.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
1.4%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.8%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
12.3%
2010+
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.5%
Graduate Degree
12.8%
Some College / Associate
22.0%
Less Than High School
0.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
25.9%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
15.7%
Private For-Profit
77.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
10.1%
Transportation
8.1%
Retail
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.1%
Public Admin
5.7%
Finance
5.1%
Agriculture
4.8%
Wholesale
3.1%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
43.0%
Sales
21.5%
Food Prep
13.0%
Construction
11.9%
Production
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
66.9%
Carpool
4.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
25.9%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,434
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
67.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
10.3%
75–84
17.0%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 20.7%
Working age (18–64): 79.3%
65 and over: 23.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.7%
Naturalized Citizen
93.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
68.4%
Asia
24.4%
Africa
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.8%
With a Disability
12.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.8%
Uninsured
3.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.9%
Has a Computer
98.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023