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ZIP 98597 — 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 98597

98597 has a population of 26,431 with a median age of 36.2 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.6%+28% vs US avg
x
Black
3.2%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
12.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
28.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
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
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
18.4%+207% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.8%+1104% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98597

Poverty Rate
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
18.4%+207% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.8%+1104% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,431
Median age36.2
Poverty rate7.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.6%
Hispanic10.2%
Black3.2%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born24.5%