Zip Code 98144
WA · Population: 32,540
About Zip Code 98144
Zip code 98144 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 32,540 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $97,953 and home values around $857,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.
The community is highly educated — 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.
Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 70 | B+ | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | 72 | B+ | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 66 | B | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 76 | B+ | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 71 | B+ | 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).