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ZIP 98409 — 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 98409

98409 has a population of 27,298 with a median age of 32.4 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Black
16.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.7%+48% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.5%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.6%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
10.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
29.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.3%+1268% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98409

Poverty Rate
14.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.9%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.8%+86% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
79.3%+1268% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,298
Median age32.4
Poverty rate14.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.6%
Hispanic15.9%
Black16.1%
Asian8.7%
Foreign-born21.3%