NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98502

WA · Population: 35,551

B
66/100
66
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98502

Zip code 98502 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 35,551 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 $85,540 and home values around $464,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$85,540
Home Value
$464,100
Rent
$1,499/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
49.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
56.7%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower 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).