NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98586

WA · Population: 1,924

C+
50/100
17
F
Safety
43
C
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 98586, WA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 98586

Zip code 98586 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 1,924 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $47,685, with home values near $222,400 and rents around $906/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$47,685
Home Value
$222,400
Rent
$906/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
18.4%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
58.5%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).