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ZIP Code 98823

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,661

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 — 98823

What is the median household income in 98823?
The median household income in 98823 is $77,361 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98823?
The poverty rate in 98823 is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98823?
$256,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98823?
The median gross rent in 98823 is $956 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98823 residents have a college degree?
16.8% of adults in 98823 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,661
Median Income
$77,361
Median Home Value
$256,400
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,566 (+23.2%) Home Value: +$85,400 (+49.9%) Poverty Rate: +9.2 pp (+296.8%) Bachelor's+: -5.4 pp (-24.3%) Unemployment: -2.4 pp (-38.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,661
Median Age 32.0
Female 46.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 30.1% White (non-Hisp.) 64.3% Black 0.6% Asian 0.2% Two or More 13.5% Other 13.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $77,361 ±$12,524
Per Capita Income $96,120
Median Family Income $81,349
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Child Poverty Rate 17.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
9.1%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
19.4%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
7.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,646
Owner-Occupied 66.6%
Renter-Occupied 33.4%
Vacancy Rate 4.9%
Median Home Value $256,400
Median Gross Rent $956
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 23.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.0%
$50–100k
5.5%
$100–200k
10.7%
$200–300k
34.2%
$300–500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.6%
$500–1k
35.4%
$1–1.5k
28.0%
$1.5–2k
13.0%
$2.5–3.5k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.7%
1 vehicle
24.3%
2 vehicles
45.0%
3+
28.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
16.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.8%
1940–1969
10.8%
1970–1999
13.0%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
7.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.8%
Graduate Degree 6.4%
Some College / Associate 27.0%
Less Than High School 3.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 7.1%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 22.5%
Private For-Profit 71.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Agriculture
13.2%
Prof. Services
12.2%
Arts/Entmt.
10.9%
Transportation
7.0%
Public Admin
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
5.8%
Retail
3.8%
Information
2.7%
Finance
2.2%
Wholesale
2.1%
Occupation
Management
37.9%
Food Prep
21.6%
Sales
15.5%
Construction
14.5%
Production
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.7 min
Drove Alone 78.5%
Carpool 11.9%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 7.1%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,417
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.1%
5–9
8.5%
10–14
11.8%
15–19
8.8%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
7.5%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 33.9% Working age (18–64): 66.1% 65 and over: 13.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.2%
Naturalized Citizen 30.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
92.8%
Asia
3.7%
Europe
3.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%
With a Disability 13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.9%
Uninsured 9.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.2%
Has a Computer 93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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