ZIP Code 98856
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,654
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 — 98856
- What is the median household income in 98856?
- The median household income in 98856 is $47,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98856?
- The poverty rate in 98856 is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98856?
- $398,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98856?
- The median gross rent in 98856 is $865 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98856 residents have a college degree?
- 42.1% of adults in 98856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,654
Median Income
$47,000
Median Home Value
$398,400
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.1%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,900 (-3.9%)
Home Value:
+$85,300 (+27.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.7 pp (+9.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.1 pp (+31.6%)
Unemployment:
+1.8 pp (+24.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,654
Median Age
45.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 78.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Other 10.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.9%
Japanese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
11.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,000
±$37,534
Per Capita Income
$72,623
Median Family Income
$71,375
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Child Poverty Rate
13.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.7%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
20.2%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
16.8%
$50–75k
9.9%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
10.4%
$200k+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,544
Owner-Occupied
73.6%
Renter-Occupied
26.4%
Vacancy Rate
23.8%
Median Home Value
$398,400
Median Gross Rent
$865
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.1%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
0.7%
$200–300k
15.6%
$300–500k
32.6%
$500k–$1M
32.3%
$1M+
6.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.0%
$500–1k
48.0%
$1–1.5k
24.0%
$1.5–2k
9.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.9%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
25.7%
3+
40.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.4%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
2.2%
Mobile home
15.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.3%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
12.7%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
42.1%
Graduate Degree
16.3%
Some College / Associate
24.9%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
Work from Home
9.4%
Self-Employed
12.3%
Government Workers
15.6%
Private For-Profit
70.2%
Industry
Construction
19.4%
Edu/Health
17.3%
Retail
16.0%
Arts/Entmt.
15.6%
Agriculture
7.2%
Prof. Services
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Wholesale
3.4%
Finance
2.6%
Information
2.2%
Transportation
2.1%
Public Admin
2.0%
Occupation
Management
31.8%
Sales
29.1%
Construction
18.6%
Food Prep
15.3%
Production
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.1 min
Drove Alone
63.4%
Carpool
15.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.4%
Walked
9.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,176
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
2.7%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
16.8%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
13.3%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 19.5%
Working age (18–64): 80.5%
65 and over: 21.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.4%
Naturalized Citizen
76.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
95.6%
Asia
4.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.7%
Uninsured
8.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.6%
Has a Computer
97.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023