ZIP Code 98944
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 24,048
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 — 98944
- What is the median household income in 98944?
- The median household income in 98944 is $60,167 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98944?
- The poverty rate in 98944 is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98944?
- $230,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98944?
- The median gross rent in 98944 is $959 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98944 residents have a college degree?
- 9.1% of adults in 98944 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,048
Median Income
$60,167
Median Home Value
$230,100
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.0%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,774 (+29.7%)
Home Value:
+$76,100 (+49.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-4.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.0 pp (+28.2%)
Unemployment:
+1.1 pp (+13.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
24,048
Median Age
28.0
Female
48.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 15.5%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 34.9%
Other 20.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
79.1%
Cuban
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$60,167
±$3,961
Per Capita Income
$80,431
Median Family Income
$66,360
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Child Poverty Rate
19.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
22.9%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,806
Owner-Occupied
63.1%
Renter-Occupied
36.9%
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
Median Home Value
$230,100
Median Gross Rent
$959
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.8%
$50–100k
4.8%
$100–200k
10.7%
$200–300k
29.5%
$300–500k
21.8%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.6%
$500–1k
42.8%
$1–1.5k
25.4%
$1.5–2k
12.6%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
$2.5–3.5k
1.2%
$3.5k+
6.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
43.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
5.8%
Mobile home
19.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.0%
1940–1969
7.5%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
10.3%
2010+
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
59.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.1%
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
13.9%
Less Than High School
29.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Work from Home
4.5%
Self-Employed
6.5%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
78.7%
Industry
Agriculture
25.6%
Edu/Health
21.4%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Transportation
8.6%
Retail
8.1%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale
3.4%
Public Admin
1.5%
Finance
1.0%
Occupation
Construction
28.2%
Management
21.9%
Production
19.8%
Food Prep
18.6%
Sales
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.4 min
Drove Alone
77.1%
Carpool
16.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.5%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,508
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
25.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.2%
5–9
10.9%
10–14
12.1%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
8.4%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
5.5%
85+
2.7%
Under 18: 36.9%
Working age (18–64): 63.1%
65 and over: 10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
29.8%
Naturalized Citizen
23.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
29.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.8%
Asia
0.7%
Europe
0.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.8%
With a Disability
11.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.8%
Uninsured
18.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.6%
Has a Computer
89.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023