NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98274

WA · Population: 18,360

B+
73/100
67
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98274

Zip code 98274 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 18,360 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $88,494 and home values around $453,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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

Median Income
$88,494
Home Value
$453,900
Rent
$1,499/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
29.6%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
20.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).