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ZIP Code 98640

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Population: 5,107

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 — 98640

What is the median household income in 98640?
The median household income in 98640 is $56,753 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98640?
The poverty rate in 98640 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98640?
$297,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98640?
The median gross rent in 98640 is $976 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98640 residents have a college degree?
26.1% of adults in 98640 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,107
Median Income
$56,753
Median Home Value
$297,900
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
63.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,355 (+27.8%) Home Value: +$109,900 (+58.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+2.1%) Bachelor's+: +4.2 pp (+19.2%) Unemployment: -8.9 pp (-70.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,107
Median Age 63.0
Female 53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.5% White (non-Hisp.) 87.6% Black 0.3% Asian 2.8% Two or More 5.6% Other 3.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.6%
Korean
0.5%
Indian
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.9%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,753 ±$7,927
Per Capita Income $77,557
Median Family Income $81,435
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 35.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 46.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
4.4%
$15–25k
9.3%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
14.4%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
8.8%
$100–150k
18.9%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,991
Owner-Occupied 87.0%
Renter-Occupied 13.0%
Vacancy Rate 43.8%
Median Home Value $297,900
Median Gross Rent $976
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 30.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
5.6%
$100–200k
5.2%
$200–300k
25.0%
$300–500k
32.8%
$500k–$1M
16.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.9%
$500–1k
52.4%
$1–1.5k
36.8%
$1.5–2k
7.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
39.2%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
20.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
0.9%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
27.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.2%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
14.0%
2000–2009
18.6%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.1%
Graduate Degree 8.9%
Some College / Associate 30.2%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 36.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 20.0%
Self-Employed 10.8%
Government Workers 24.9%
Private For-Profit 64.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Prof. Services
13.0%
Retail
12.5%
Public Admin
11.1%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Construction
6.4%
Finance
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Transportation
4.2%
Wholesale
2.8%
Agriculture
2.7%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
37.0%
Food Prep
21.7%
Sales
16.2%
Production
14.5%
Construction
10.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min
Drove Alone 70.4%
Carpool 4.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 20.0%
Walked 2.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,807
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 4.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.2%
5–9
2.1%
10–14
1.9%
15–19
2.1%
20–24
2.2%
25–34
6.7%
35–44
6.8%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
12.9%
75–84
33.0%
85+
10.0%
Under 18: 6.5% Working age (18–64): 93.5% 65 and over: 46.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.1%
Naturalized Citizen 68.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
32.9%
Asia
30.7%
Europe
11.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 16.8%
With a Disability 23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.0%
Uninsured 2.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.5%
Has a Computer 93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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