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McChord AFB CDP, WA

ZIP 98438 — People & Community

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

Low Income AreaLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98438

98438 has a population of 568 with a median age of 22.2 yrs (93.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
5.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
0.0%
x
18–64
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
65+
0.0%
x
Education
Less than HS
0.0%
x
High school
0.0%
x
Some college
75.8%+162% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
6.9%-86% vs US avg
x
Never married
87.5%+159% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.6%-45% vs US avg
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.0%+178% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.8%+351% vs US avg
x
Veterans
100.0%+1567% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 98438

Poverty Rate
32.0%+178% vs US avg
x
Veterans
100.0%+1567% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
62.8%+351% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population568
Median age22.2
Poverty rate32.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.1%
Hispanic24.1%
Black5.3%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born62.8%