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ZIP 98404 — 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 98404

98404 has a population of 35,829 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
43.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Black
12.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Asian
17.5%+197% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.9%+43% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
72/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.5%+83% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.6%+1221% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98404

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.5%+83% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.1%+26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.4%+117% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.6%+1221% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population35,829
Median age35.4
Poverty rate16.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White43.2%
Hispanic20.4%
Black12.0%
Asian17.5%
Foreign-born25.5%