Zip Code 98262

WA · Population: 965

B
66/100
7
F
Safety
85
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98262

Zip code 98262 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 965 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

With a median household income of $82,500 and home values around $520,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 53.9% 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 0%.

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
$82,500
Home Value
$520,600
Rent
$640/mo
Median Age
62
College Educated
53.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
91.9%
Rent Burden
9.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety7FLower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).