ZIP Code 98843
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,492
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 — 98843
- What is the median household income in 98843?
- The median household income in 98843 is $66,054 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98843?
- The poverty rate in 98843 is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98843?
- $646,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98843?
- The median gross rent in 98843 is $826 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98843 residents have a college degree?
- 21.3% of adults in 98843 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,492
Median Income
$66,054
Median Home Value
$646,100
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,625 (+17.1%)
Home Value:
+$289,600 (+81.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.2 pp (+1.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.2 pp (+41.1%)
Unemployment:
+2.8 pp (+400%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,492
Median Age
38.0
Female
42.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 46.5%
Black 0.9%
Two or More 14.5%
Other 32.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$66,054
±$7,371
Per Capita Income
$103,358
Median Family Income
$67,644
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Child Poverty Rate
13.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
22.4%
$75–100k
5.6%
$100–150k
13.4%
$150–200k
12.1%
$200k+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,469
Owner-Occupied
60.2%
Renter-Occupied
39.8%
Vacancy Rate
40.4%
Median Home Value
$646,100
Median Gross Rent
$826
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
47.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.8%
$50–100k
9.3%
$200–300k
13.1%
$300–500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
32.1%
$1M+
27.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.5%
$500–1k
52.8%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
11.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
48.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
1.0%
Mobile home
16.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.2%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
8.1%
2000–2009
29.5%
2010+
19.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.3%
Graduate Degree
5.1%
Some College / Associate
18.0%
Less Than High School
21.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Work from Home
9.5%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
6.5%
Private For-Profit
85.4%
Industry
Agriculture
49.2%
Edu/Health
11.2%
Construction
7.5%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Finance
6.3%
Retail
4.1%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Wholesale
3.0%
Public Admin
2.9%
Information
2.2%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Transportation
0.8%
Occupation
Construction
44.2%
Management
24.7%
Food Prep
18.3%
Production
6.6%
Sales
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.9 min
Drove Alone
57.8%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
3.3%
Work from Home
9.5%
Walked
5.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
875
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
9.2%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
14.9%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 18.1%
Working age (18–64): 81.9%
65 and over: 17.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
30.7%
Naturalized Citizen
16.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
29.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.9%
Europe
4.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
17.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
74.8%
Uninsured
25.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.8%
Has a Computer
97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023