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ZIP Code 98902

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 45,377

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 — 98902

What is the median household income in 98902?
The median household income in 98902 is $60,050 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98902?
The poverty rate in 98902 is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98902?
$237,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98902?
The median gross rent in 98902 is $1,045 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98902 residents have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in 98902 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
45,377
Median Income
$60,050
Median Home Value
$237,700
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.2%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,589 (+38.2%) Home Value: +$87,400 (+58.2%) Poverty Rate: -7.2 pp (-40.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.3 pp (+14.2%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+15.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 45,377
Median Age 34.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 50.0% White (non-Hisp.) 39.5% Black 1.6% Asian 1.2% Two or More 24.2% Other 21.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
44.0%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,050 ±$3,331
Per Capita Income $76,217
Median Family Income $73,688
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Child Poverty Rate 16.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
5.9%
$15–25k
8.2%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
20.4%
$75–100k
15.4%
$100–150k
11.8%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
3.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,723
Owner-Occupied 51.8%
Renter-Occupied 48.2%
Vacancy Rate 3.9%
Median Home Value $237,700
Median Gross Rent $1,045
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
3.6%
$100–200k
15.4%
$200–300k
32.0%
$300–500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.4%
$500–1k
39.2%
$1–1.5k
34.9%
$1.5–2k
12.9%
$2–2.5k
2.9%
$2.5–3.5k
2.6%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.8%
1 vehicle
31.5%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3+
26.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
6.4%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
6.8%
Mobile home
2.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.9%
1940–1969
13.2%
1970–1999
15.1%
2000–2009
4.6%
2010+
1.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%
Graduate Degree 7.0%
Some College / Associate 22.5%
Less Than High School 12.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.8%
Unemployment Rate 8.2%
Work from Home 6.4%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 16.5%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Retail
13.3%
Agriculture
11.0%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Construction
6.8%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Transportation
6.3%
Public Admin
5.8%
Wholesale
4.5%
Finance
2.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
27.8%
Production
18.5%
Sales
18.0%
Construction
18.0%
Food Prep
17.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.2 min
Drove Alone 79.7%
Carpool 11.6%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 6.4%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,025
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.5%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
9.2%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 27.9% Working age (18–64): 72.1% 65 and over: 16.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 19.9%
Naturalized Citizen 29.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 17.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
88.0%
Asia
4.5%
Africa
2.1%
Europe
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.2%
Uninsured 12.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.1%
Has a Computer 90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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