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Zip Code 98040

WA · Population: 25,464

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98040

Zip code 98040 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 25,464 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $190,985 and home values around $1,683,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$190,985
Home Value
$1,683,600
Rent
$2,315/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
77.7%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
68%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).