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ZIP 98406 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98406

98406 has a population of 23,642 with a median age of 41.8 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.2%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
5.0%-59% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.5%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
17.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
48.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
37/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.3%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.8%-22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.6%+446% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98406

Poverty Rate
7.3%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.8%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.3%-21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.6%+446% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,642
Median age41.8
Poverty rate7.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Black5.0%
Asian3.6%
Foreign-born10.8%