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ZIP Code 98611

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,367

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 — 98611

What is the median household income in 98611?
The median household income in 98611 is $81,630 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98611?
The poverty rate in 98611 is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98611?
$382,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98611?
The median gross rent in 98611 is $1,348 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98611 residents have a college degree?
13.7% of adults in 98611 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,367
Median Income
$81,630
Median Home Value
$382,000
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,469 (+23.4%) Home Value: +$145,400 (+61.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.3 pp (+7.7%) Bachelor's+: -1.8 pp (-11.6%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-13.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,367
Median Age 44.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 86.6% Black 0.2% Asian 0.6% Two or More 7.2% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.4%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $81,630 ±$11,330
Per Capita Income $98,545
Median Family Income $88,908
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Child Poverty Rate 6.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
8.1%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
15.5%
$75–100k
19.3%
$100–150k
20.8%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
10.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,687
Owner-Occupied 82.2%
Renter-Occupied 17.8%
Vacancy Rate 5.7%
Median Home Value $382,000
Median Gross Rent $1,348
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.1%
$50–100k
2.1%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
19.9%
$300–500k
43.8%
$500k–$1M
22.5%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
24.0%
$1–1.5k
35.0%
$1.5–2k
15.2%
$2–2.5k
20.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.6%
1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3+
39.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.7%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
0.2%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
17.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.7%
1940–1969
7.3%
1970–1999
18.3%
2000–2009
13.5%
2010+
9.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%
Graduate Degree 6.5%
Some College / Associate 27.0%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 7.0%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 15.4%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.1%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Construction
12.4%
Retail
10.4%
Transportation
9.7%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.1%
Public Admin
5.7%
Finance
4.0%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
0.8%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
35.0%
Production
21.7%
Construction
15.5%
Sales
14.7%
Food Prep
13.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.1 min
Drove Alone 84.9%
Carpool 5.9%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.0%
Walked 1.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,476
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
9.0%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
15.8%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 24.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 71.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.8%
Europe
16.3%
Latin America
10.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.1%
With a Disability 19.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.6%
Has a Computer 97.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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