Zip Code 98501
WA · Population: 46,796
About Zip Code 98501
Zip code 98501 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 46,796 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 below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.
With a median household income of $92,005 and home values around $457,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.
About 46.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.
The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 69 | B | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | 76 | B+ | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 69 | B | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 51 | C+ | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 66 | B | 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).