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ZIP 98402 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98402

98402 has a population of 7,500 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
65.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Black
9.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
4.7%-79% vs US avg
x
18–64
79.8%+29% vs US avg
x
65+
15.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
20.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
26.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.6%+114% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.8%+310% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98402

Poverty Rate
24.6%+114% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.6%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.9%-1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.7%+94% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.8%+310% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,500
Median age34.6
Poverty rate24.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White65.0%
Hispanic9.9%
Black9.4%
Asian8.2%
Foreign-born21.1%