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ZIP 98261 — 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 98261

98261 has a population of 3,030 with a median age of 60.7 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.5%-48% vs US avg
x
18–64
47.8%-23% vs US avg
x
65+
40.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
High school
11.2%-57% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.3%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
58.6%+74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.8%-22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.5%+597% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98261

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.8%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.4%-7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.5%+597% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,030
Median age60.7
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born10.8%