NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98524

WA · Population: 4,226

B+
76/100
73
B+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 98524, WA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 98524

Zip code 98524 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 4,226 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $107,679 and home values around $455,500, 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 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$107,679
Home Value
$455,500
Rent
—
Median Age
42
College Educated
29.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
98.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).