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ZIP 98439 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98439

98439 has a population of 5,389 with a median age of 25.1 yrs (54.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
52.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Black
13.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
31.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
36.0%+63% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
1.1%-93% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.7%+23% vs US avg
x
High school
30.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.9%+43% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.6%-46% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.2%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.7%+258% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
88.2%+1420% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98439

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.7%+258% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.6%+68% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
88.2%+1420% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,389
Median age25.1
Poverty rate13.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White52.1%
Hispanic31.3%
Black13.5%
Asian2.5%
Foreign-born49.7%