Parkland CDP, WA

ZIP 98444 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Parkland CDP, WA (98444)

Median Income

$64,464

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,915

Wealth inflow

Population

35,660

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,915 for ZIP 98444 (Parkland CDP, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+57% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

24.7%+111% vs US avg

698

Establishments

7,745

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction10.3%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities11.1%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social21.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.6%
Other services3.6%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98444 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.2%, median income rose 4.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 33.0%.

Median Income

$64,464

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate