ZIP Code 98844
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,814
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 — 98844
- What is the median household income in 98844?
- The median household income in 98844 is $42,541 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98844?
- The poverty rate in 98844 is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98844?
- $251,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98844?
- The median gross rent in 98844 is $757 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98844 residents have a college degree?
- 16.1% of adults in 98844 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,814
Median Income
$42,541
Median Home Value
$251,100
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-242 (-0.6%)
Home Value:
+$82,300 (+48.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.0 pp (+13.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.6 pp (+3.9%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-18.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,814
Median Age
50.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 74.1%
Black 2.5%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Other 7.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
14.4%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,541
±$3,967
Per Capita Income
$72,211
Median Family Income
$60,417
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Child Poverty Rate
37.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
9.1%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
13.4%
$35–50k
21.5%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
2.0%
$200k+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,017
Owner-Occupied
77.0%
Renter-Occupied
23.0%
Vacancy Rate
23.5%
Median Home Value
$251,100
Median Gross Rent
$757
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
55.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.0%
$50–100k
9.1%
$100–200k
8.6%
$200–300k
15.5%
$300–500k
31.7%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.5%
$500–1k
71.9%
$1–1.5k
6.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3+
38.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
11.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.4%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
18.0%
2000–2009
17.5%
2010+
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
23.5%
Less Than High School
3.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
11.5%
Self-Employed
10.9%
Government Workers
15.8%
Private For-Profit
73.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.5%
Agriculture
23.5%
Prof. Services
11.7%
Construction
7.7%
Information
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Retail
4.2%
Finance
3.0%
Arts/Entmt.
1.6%
Public Admin
1.4%
Transportation
0.9%
Occupation
Management
30.2%
Construction
29.0%
Food Prep
20.4%
Sales
12.4%
Production
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.8 min
Drove Alone
75.4%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
1.6%
Work from Home
11.5%
Walked
3.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,307
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
2.2%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
4.3%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
17.1%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 17.3%
Working age (18–64): 82.7%
65 and over: 26.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
10.9%
Naturalized Citizen
36.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.4%
Asia
5.0%
Europe
4.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.6%
With a Disability
21.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.1%
Uninsured
9.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.3%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023