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ZIP 98115 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98115

98115 has a population of 54,248 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
13.1%+123% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.5%-71% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.3%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.0%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.0%-91% vs US avg
x
High school
5.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Some college
15.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
78.3%+132% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.8%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.0%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.0%+152% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.4%+459% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98115

Poverty Rate
6.0%-48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.0%+152% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.6%-69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.4%+459% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population54,248
Median age37.2
Poverty rate6.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.8%
Asian13.1%
Foreign-born35.0%