NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98405

WA · Population: 24,264

C+
56/100
48
C
Safety
61
B
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98405

Zip code 98405 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 24,264 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 $72,606, with home values near $396,600 and rents around $1,390/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, 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
$72,606
Home Value
$396,600
Rent
$1,390/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
32.1%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
50.7%
Rent Burden
23% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability61BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower 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).