ZIP Code 98685
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 30,044
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 — 98685
- What is the median household income in 98685?
- The median household income in 98685 is $126,552 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98685?
- The poverty rate in 98685 is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98685?
- $572,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98685?
- The median gross rent in 98685 is $1,701 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98685 residents have a college degree?
- 43.4% of adults in 98685 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,044
Median Income
$126,552
Median Home Value
$572,500
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,432 (+22.7%)
Home Value:
+$202,000 (+54.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.1 pp (-28.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.9 pp (-4.2%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-26.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
30,044
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.0%
Black 1.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.6%
Korean
0.7%
Filipino
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.6%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$126,552
±$12,053
Per Capita Income
$157,637
Median Family Income
$135,111
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Child Poverty Rate
5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
0.3%
$15–25k
2.6%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
8.7%
$50–75k
10.7%
$75–100k
10.1%
$100–150k
19.8%
$150–200k
18.7%
$200k+
21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,901
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Renter-Occupied
16.8%
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
Median Home Value
$572,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,701
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
1.1%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
3.6%
$300–500k
29.6%
$500k–$1M
58.3%
$1M+
5.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.0%
$500–1k
2.5%
$1–1.5k
27.2%
$1.5–2k
20.7%
$2–2.5k
25.5%
$2.5–3.5k
11.5%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
47.0%
3+
27.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
14.9%
2010+
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
43.4%
Graduate Degree
19.1%
Some College / Associate
23.2%
Less Than High School
2.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Work from Home
26.5%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
76.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.1%
Prof. Services
13.6%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Retail
8.8%
Finance
7.8%
Construction
7.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Transportation
7.1%
Public Admin
6.8%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
50.5%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
13.0%
Production
10.7%
Construction
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.2 min
Drove Alone
66.1%
Carpool
3.0%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
26.5%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
11,838
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
24.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
11.9%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 22.0%
Working age (18–64): 78.0%
65 and over: 19.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
8.9%
Naturalized Citizen
79.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.1%
Europe
34.6%
Latin America
21.2%
Africa
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.5%
With a Disability
10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.0%
Uninsured
5.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.5%
Has a Computer
96.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023