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ZIP Code 98802

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Population: 32,170

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 — 98802

What is the median household income in 98802?
The median household income in 98802 is $88,228 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98802?
The poverty rate in 98802 is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98802?
$431,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98802?
The median gross rent in 98802 is $1,361 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98802 residents have a college degree?
23.8% of adults in 98802 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
32,170
Median Income
$88,228
Median Home Value
$431,900
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,865 (+29.1%) Home Value: +$138,700 (+47.3%) Poverty Rate: -3.0 pp (-46.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+2.1%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+9.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 32,170
Median Age 39.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 30.3% White (non-Hisp.) 63.2% Black 0.4% Asian 1.2% Two or More 9.5% Other 22.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
29.0%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $88,228 ±$6,468
Per Capita Income $121,188
Median Family Income $99,642
Poverty Rate 3.4%
Child Poverty Rate 4.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
5.1%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
9.3%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
14.9%
$100–150k
17.6%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
13.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,516
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
Vacancy Rate 7.5%
Median Home Value $431,900
Median Gross Rent $1,361
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.8%
$50–100k
3.2%
$100–200k
2.0%
$200–300k
12.5%
$300–500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
31.9%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.8%
$500–1k
21.7%
$1–1.5k
38.1%
$1.5–2k
21.3%
$2–2.5k
4.4%
$2.5–3.5k
11.4%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.8%
1 vehicle
22.6%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
34.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
10.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.5%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
20.0%
2000–2009
21.3%
2010+
10.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.8%
Graduate Degree 7.8%
Some College / Associate 22.9%
Less Than High School 6.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 7.8%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 13.4%
Private For-Profit 82.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.8%
Retail
15.0%
Agriculture
11.4%
Construction
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.1%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Transportation
5.0%
Wholesale
4.4%
Public Admin
3.5%
Finance
2.5%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
Management
30.2%
Food Prep
19.1%
Sales
18.4%
Construction
17.1%
Production
15.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.8 min
Drove Alone 79.7%
Carpool 6.3%
Public Transit 1.1%
Work from Home 7.8%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,577
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
10.3%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 25.4% Working age (18–64): 74.6% 65 and over: 18.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.8%
Naturalized Citizen 34.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
86.2%
Asia
7.6%
Europe
2.8%
Africa
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.2%
Uninsured 9.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.4%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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