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ZIP Code 98801

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 44,422

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 — 98801

What is the median household income in 98801?
The median household income in 98801 is $74,768 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98801?
The poverty rate in 98801 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98801?
$429,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98801?
The median gross rent in 98801 is $1,200 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98801 residents have a college degree?
30.5% of adults in 98801 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
44,422
Median Income
$74,768
Median Home Value
$429,700
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,098 (+27.4%) Home Value: +$159,000 (+58.7%) Poverty Rate: -3.2 pp (-31.1%) Bachelor's+: +4.9 pp (+19.1%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+13.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 44,422
Median Age 37.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 33.0% White (non-Hisp.) 61.0% Black 0.9% Asian 0.7% Two or More 13.8% Other 18.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
28.1%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $74,768 ±$8,103
Per Capita Income $102,579
Median Family Income $91,189
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
9.1%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
9.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,034
Owner-Occupied 57.3%
Renter-Occupied 42.7%
Vacancy Rate 4.0%
Median Home Value $429,700
Median Gross Rent $1,200
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.2%
$50–100k
2.5%
$100–200k
2.1%
$200–300k
14.9%
$300–500k
36.5%
$500k–$1M
32.8%
$1M+
3.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.0%
$500–1k
29.3%
$1–1.5k
31.4%
$1.5–2k
23.0%
$2–2.5k
6.9%
$2.5–3.5k
2.0%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
24.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.1%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
9.8%
Mobile home
7.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.9%
1940–1969
7.9%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
13.0%
2010+
8.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 30.5%
Graduate Degree 10.8%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 8.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 6.7%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 14.6%
Private For-Profit 79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.4%
Retail
12.3%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Agriculture
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation
5.3%
Public Admin
4.9%
Finance
4.5%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
38.4%
Sales
17.5%
Food Prep
17.4%
Construction
13.4%
Production
13.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.1 min
Drove Alone 75.7%
Carpool 9.2%
Public Transit 2.0%
Work from Home 6.7%
Walked 3.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,316
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
9.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 25.2% Working age (18–64): 74.8% 65 and over: 17.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.6%
Naturalized Citizen 31.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.8%
Asia
3.3%
Europe
2.7%
Africa
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.9%
Has a Computer 93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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