NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98321

WA · Population: 16,936

B+
75/100
78
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98321

Zip code 98321 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 16,936 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $122,399 and home values around $488,600, 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 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$122,399
Home Value
$488,600
Rent
$1,703/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
27.3%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).