98087 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98087 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98087 is White. The current unemployment level in 98087 is 4.5%.
| Population | 41,849 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.20% |
| Population Density | 7,451 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,483 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $90,749 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $357,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 38.36% |
98087 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,690 | 54.77% |
| Black | 2,668 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 6,550 | 16.54% |
| Asian | 8,165 | 20.62% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 449 | 1.13% |
98087 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 229 | 41.49% |
| Black | 72 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 23.55% |
| Asian | 116 | 21.01% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.54% |
98087 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,903 | 10.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,174 | 22.88% |
| High School Diploma | 3,793 | 20.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 524 | 2.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 596 | 3.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,752 | 20.57% |
| Associates Degree | 2,077 | 11.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,170 | 6.41% |
| Professional Degree | 167 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85 | 0.47% |