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ZIP 98146 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98146

98146 has a population of 28,182 with a median age of 39.8 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
48.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Black
8.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Asian
18.8%+218% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.1%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.3%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
18.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.2%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
68/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.1%+557% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98146

Poverty Rate
11.4%-1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.6%+98% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.8%+70% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.8%+23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.1%+557% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population28,182
Median age39.8
Poverty rate11.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White48.3%
Hispanic20.1%
Black8.5%
Asian18.8%
Foreign-born27.6%