NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98034

WA · Population: 52,636

B+
70/100
77
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98034

Zip code 98034 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 52,636 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $119,806 and home values around $813,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$119,806
Home Value
$813,500
Rent
$2,240/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
55.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
61.3%
Rent Burden
22.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).