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ZIP 98072 — People & Community

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98072

98072 has a population of 24,922 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.5%+18% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.9%+119% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.4%-55% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
8.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
67.6%+101% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.6%+156% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.4%+561% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98072

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.6%+156% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.5%-85% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.4%+561% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,922
Median age41.5
Poverty rate3.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.5%
Hispanic8.4%
Black1.4%
Asian12.9%
Foreign-born35.6%