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ZIP 98122 — 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 98122

98122 has a population of 42,001 with a median age of 31.8 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Black
9.2%-26% vs US avg
x
Asian
14.9%+153% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.1%-57% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
7.9%-64% vs US avg
x
18–64
84.0%+36% vs US avg
x
65+
8.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.2%-80% vs US avg
x
High school
6.0%-77% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
71.5%+112% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
64.6%+91% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.9%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.1%+210% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.0%+193% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98122

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.1%+210% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.0%+193% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,001
Median age31.8
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White60.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Black9.2%
Asian14.9%
Foreign-born43.1%