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ZIP Code 98908

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 37,921

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 — 98908

What is the median household income in 98908?
The median household income in 98908 is $80,266 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98908?
The poverty rate in 98908 is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98908?
$356,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98908?
The median gross rent in 98908 is $1,302 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98908 residents have a college degree?
32.8% of adults in 98908 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
37,921
Median Income
$80,266
Median Home Value
$356,900
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,292 (+23.5%) Home Value: +$121,900 (+51.9%) Poverty Rate: +2.2 pp (+42.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+8.6%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+30.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 37,921
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.6% White (non-Hisp.) 68.3% Black 1.1% Asian 1.8% Two or More 11.7% Other 11.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.7%
Chinese
0.5%
Korean
0.3%
Indian
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
21.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,266 ±$3,864
Per Capita Income $103,147
Median Family Income $88,904
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Child Poverty Rate 12.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
11.6%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
19.8%
$150–200k
11.1%
$200k+
7.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,496
Owner-Occupied 69.6%
Renter-Occupied 30.4%
Vacancy Rate 5.3%
Median Home Value $356,900
Median Gross Rent $1,302
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.0%
$50–100k
2.6%
$100–200k
2.7%
$200–300k
20.0%
$300–500k
46.4%
$500k–$1M
17.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.6%
$500–1k
17.6%
$1–1.5k
49.3%
$1.5–2k
19.3%
$2–2.5k
9.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
29.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.4%
Single-fam. att.
8.2%
2–4 units
5.6%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
5.2%
Mobile home
7.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
22.3%
2000–2009
16.6%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.8%
Graduate Degree 11.1%
Some College / Associate 23.0%
Less Than High School 3.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Work from Home 6.8%
Self-Employed 4.6%
Government Workers 18.1%
Private For-Profit 77.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.2%
Arts/Entmt.
10.5%
Retail
9.5%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Finance
7.9%
Construction
5.4%
Public Admin
4.9%
Agriculture
4.9%
Transportation
3.2%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
22.1%
Food Prep
17.8%
Construction
9.9%
Production
9.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.1 min
Drove Alone 79.1%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 6.8%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,681
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.8%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
12.2%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 24.3% Working age (18–64): 75.7% 65 and over: 21.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.0%
Naturalized Citizen 47.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
76.9%
Asia
12.0%
Europe
4.7%
Africa
0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.5%
Uninsured 8.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.0%
Has a Computer 95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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