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ZIP 98279 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98279

98279 has a population of 650 with a median age of 55.4 yrs (53.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.7%-70% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.5%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
49.5%-20% vs US avg
x
65+
36.0%+121% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.0%-55% vs US avg
x
High school
19.8%-25% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
51.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.8%+445% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.3%+150% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98279

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.8%+445% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.3%+150% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.5%+119% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population650
Median age55.4
Poverty rate26.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born75.8%