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ZIP 98408 — 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 98408

98408 has a population of 20,469 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (47.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
Black
11.2%-10% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.9%-31% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.0%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.6%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
14.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
27.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
63/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.9%+1019% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98408

Poverty Rate
9.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.6%+7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.9%+1019% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,469
Median age38.9
Poverty rate9.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.7%
Hispanic12.9%
Black11.2%
Asian8.3%
Foreign-born24.3%