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ZIP Code 98661

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 52,027

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 — 98661

What is the median household income in 98661?
The median household income in 98661 is $75,037 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98661?
The poverty rate in 98661 is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98661?
$424,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98661?
The median gross rent in 98661 is $1,440 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98661 residents have a college degree?
26.8% of adults in 98661 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
52,027
Median Income
$75,037
Median Home Value
$424,700
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,383 (+27.9%) Home Value: +$151,600 (+55.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+4.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.2 pp (+8.9%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-4.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 52,027
Median Age 35.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 21.4% White (non-Hisp.) 64.1% Black 4.1% Asian 2.8% Two or More 13.7% Other 7.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.1%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Japanese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.7%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $75,037 ±$4,253
Per Capita Income $92,016
Median Family Income $86,658
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Child Poverty Rate 16.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
20.5%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 22,291
Owner-Occupied 40.9%
Renter-Occupied 59.1%
Vacancy Rate 3.9%
Median Home Value $424,700
Median Gross Rent $1,440
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
0.7%
$200–300k
7.3%
$300–500k
59.5%
$500k–$1M
21.4%
$1M+
4.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.7%
$500–1k
6.6%
$1–1.5k
43.2%
$1.5–2k
32.2%
$2–2.5k
8.9%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
21.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
41.2%
Single-fam. att.
6.6%
2–4 units
8.4%
5–19 units
9.9%
20+ units
19.3%
Mobile home
1.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.7%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
22.8%
2000–2009
13.2%
2010+
11.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.8%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 26.3%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Work from Home 13.1%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 12.7%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.2%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Transportation
11.5%
Retail
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Finance
4.9%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
3.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
33.1%
Food Prep
21.3%
Sales
18.7%
Production
17.8%
Construction
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.5 min
Drove Alone 73.8%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 2.5%
Work from Home 13.1%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,424
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
17.0%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
8.7%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 13.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.1%
Naturalized Citizen 46.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
49.5%
Europe
24.2%
Asia
18.0%
Africa
2.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.5%
Uninsured 10.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.7%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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