NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98532

WA · Population: 26,624

B
64/100
59
C+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 98532, WA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 98532

Zip code 98532 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 26,624 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $80,985 and home values around $355,400, 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 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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

Median Income
$80,985
Home Value
$355,400
Rent
$1,023/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
22.4%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
75.3%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).