NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98601

WA · Population: 2,952

B+
70/100
73
B+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 98601, WA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 98601

Zip code 98601 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 2,952 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $105,484 and home values around $484,700, 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 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$105,484
Home Value
$484,700
Rent
$1,093/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
85%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).