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ZIP Code 98851

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Population: 4,996

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 — 98851

What is the median household income in 98851?
The median household income in 98851 is $67,009 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98851?
The poverty rate in 98851 is 18.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98851?
$240,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98851?
The median gross rent in 98851 is $902 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98851 residents have a college degree?
14.6% of adults in 98851 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,996
Median Income
$67,009
Median Home Value
$240,500
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.4%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,623 (+41.4%) Home Value: +$90,800 (+60.7%) Poverty Rate: +3.2 pp (+21.6%) Bachelor's+: +1.3 pp (+9.8%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+50%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,996
Median Age 32.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 26.5% White (non-Hisp.) 64.3% Asian 1.6% Two or More 6.4% Other 19.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,009 ±$8,359
Per Capita Income $105,626
Median Family Income $74,519
Poverty Rate 18.0%
Child Poverty Rate 23.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.4%
$10–15k
8.9%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
2.6%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
17.4%
$150–200k
5.5%
$200k+
10.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,078
Owner-Occupied 63.8%
Renter-Occupied 36.2%
Vacancy Rate 22.4%
Median Home Value $240,500
Median Gross Rent $902
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.1%
$50–100k
8.9%
$100–200k
13.7%
$200–300k
27.9%
$300–500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.4%
$500–1k
55.9%
$1–1.5k
30.3%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
25.2%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
33.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
2.9%
5–19 units
3.0%
Mobile home
27.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.8%
1940–1969
11.5%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
11.8%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.6%
Graduate Degree 5.7%
Some College / Associate 24.5%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.5%
Unemployment Rate 8.4%
Work from Home 12.4%
Self-Employed 9.5%
Government Workers 16.6%
Private For-Profit 73.9%
Industry
Agriculture
17.8%
Edu/Health
15.9%
Retail
13.4%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Transportation
6.8%
Finance
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Construction
5.4%
Public Admin
4.5%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.0%
Construction
19.9%
Sales
19.5%
Production
16.0%
Management
15.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min
Drove Alone 73.0%
Carpool 12.2%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 12.4%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,613
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
13.0%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
10.2%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
8.7%
35–44
16.1%
45–54
5.5%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
11.1%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 30.7% Working age (18–64): 69.3% 65 and over: 16.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.9%
Naturalized Citizen 21.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.8%
Europe
21.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.7%
Uninsured 9.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.9%
Has a Computer 93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 78.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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