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ZIP 98148 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98148

98148 has a population of 10,399 with a median age of 34.9 yrs (52.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
45.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Black
9.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.3%+108% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
27.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.1%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.8%+8% vs US avg
x
65+
11.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.3%+38% vs US avg
x
High school
25.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.2%
x
Diversity Index
69/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+132% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.8%+1172% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98148

Poverty Rate
6.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+132% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.8%+1172% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,399
Median age34.9
Poverty rate6.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White45.0%
Hispanic27.5%
Black9.5%
Asian12.3%
Foreign-born32.3%