ZIP Code 98638
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,545
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 — 98638
- What is the median household income in 98638?
- The median household income in 98638 is $59,840 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98638?
- The poverty rate in 98638 is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98638?
- $323,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98638?
- The median gross rent in 98638 is $1,233 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98638 residents have a college degree?
- 17.9% of adults in 98638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,545
Median Income
$59,840
Median Home Value
$323,600
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,414 (+4.2%)
Home Value:
+$105,800 (+48.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-11.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.5 pp (-7.7%)
Unemployment:
-2.4 pp (-47.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,545
Median Age
38.0
Female
36.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.5%
Black 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Other 5.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.6%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,840
±$16,972
Per Capita Income
$92,248
Median Family Income
$71,786
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Child Poverty Rate
1.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
9.5%
$50–75k
28.5%
$75–100k
8.9%
$100–150k
21.9%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
732
Owner-Occupied
87.9%
Renter-Occupied
12.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Median Home Value
$323,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,233
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.1%
$50–100k
26.1%
$100–200k
5.9%
$200–300k
9.1%
$300–500k
38.9%
$500k–$1M
11.0%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
53.7%
$1.5–2k
19.4%
$2–2.5k
26.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
13.7%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
44.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.2%
Mobile home
9.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.3%
1940–1969
10.4%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.9%
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
30.9%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Work from Home
13.1%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
19.2%
Private For-Profit
72.4%
Industry
Transportation
18.7%
Edu/Health
16.2%
Retail
14.3%
Agriculture
10.2%
Public Admin
8.8%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Prof. Services
3.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.8%
Finance
2.2%
Occupation
Sales
30.5%
Management
26.9%
Food Prep
17.9%
Construction
14.5%
Production
10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
43.4 min
Drove Alone
76.8%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.1%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
597
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.5%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
11.4%
15–19
9.1%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
17.0%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
2.3%
65–74
1.7%
75–84
18.7%
85+
1.9%
Under 18: 21.7%
Working age (18–64): 78.3%
65 and over: 22.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.4%
Naturalized Citizen
23.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.6%
Asia
28.8%
Europe
11.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.4%
Uninsured
12.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
98.3%
Has a Computer
98.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023