NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98070

WA · Population: 10,939

B
68/100
72
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98070

Zip code 98070 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 10,939 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $103,222 and home values around $675,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$103,222
Home Value
$675,000
Rent
$1,413/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
51.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
80.9%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).