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ZIP 98228 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98228

98228 has a population of 7,072 with a median age of 44.5 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.4%-55% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.2%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.8%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.6%-77% vs US avg
x
High school
14.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.1%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.3%+240% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98228

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.3%+240% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,072
Median age44.5
Poverty rate7.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Black0.8%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born47.3%