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ZIP 98550 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98550

98550 has a population of 12,274 with a median age of 41.3 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.5%-32% vs US avg
x
High school
35.4%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.1%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.6%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.1%+196% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.6%+393% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98550

Poverty Rate
15.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.1%+196% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.9%-13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.9%+113% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
28.6%+393% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,274
Median age41.3
Poverty rate15.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born41.1%