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Zip Code 98188

WA · Population: 27,523

C+
56/100
55
C+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98188

Zip code 98188 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 27,523 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $77,722, with home values near $432,800 and rents around $1,612/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$77,722
Home Value
$432,800
Rent
$1,612/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
25.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
43.9%
Rent Burden
24.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).