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ZIP 98405 — 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 98405

98405 has a population of 25,306 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
12.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.4%-39% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.4%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
12.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.1%-45% vs US avg
x
High school
25.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
59/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98405

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population25,306
Median age38.1
Poverty rate13.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.0%
Hispanic11.4%
Black12.6%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born13.4%