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ZIP 98002 — 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 98002

98002 has a population of 37,284 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
50.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Black
12.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.0%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
30.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.0%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.1%+782% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98002

Poverty Rate
9.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.1%+782% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population37,284
Median age35.6
Poverty rate9.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White50.2%
Hispanic24.0%
Black12.0%
Asian6.1%
Foreign-born37.1%