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ZIP 98421 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98421

98421 has a population of 249 with a median age of 35.3 yrs (82.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.0%-7% vs US avg
x
Black
26.5%+114% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.2%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
13.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
0.0%
x
18–64
93.6%+52% vs US avg
x
65+
6.4%-61% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.9%-83% vs US avg
x
High school
31.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
18.5%-62% vs US avg
x
Never married
66.3%+96% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
59/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 98421

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.1%-11% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
41.1%+251% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population249
Median age35.3
Poverty rate12.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Black26.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%