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ZIP 98253 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98253

98253 has a population of 2,141 with a median age of 64.0 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.3%-72% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
9.3%-58% vs US avg
x
18–64
41.9%-32% vs US avg
x
65+
48.8%+199% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.2%-89% vs US avg
x
High school
12.2%-54% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
55.6%+65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.2%+76% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.7%-23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.4%+1062% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98253

Poverty Rate
9.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.7%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.4%+1062% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,141
Median age64.0
Poverty rate9.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.4%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born10.7%