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ZIP 98121 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98121

98121 has a population of 20,904 with a median age of 33.3 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.6%-20% vs US avg
x
Black
3.2%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
34.7%+488% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
1.7%-92% vs US avg
x
18–64
87.5%+42% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.3%-79% vs US avg
x
High school
5.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
77.8%+131% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.8%
x
Diversity Index
62/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
70.2%+405% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.4%-82% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
12.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98121

Poverty Rate
8.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
70.2%+405% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.4%-82% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.6%-35% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
12.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,904
Median age33.3
Poverty rate8.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.6%
Hispanic7.9%
Black3.2%
Asian34.7%
Foreign-born70.2%