NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98606

WA · Population: 9,528

A
82/100
77
B+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98606

Zip code 98606 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 9,528 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $117,143 and home values around $640,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 37.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$117,143
Home Value
$640,300
Rent
$1,558/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
37.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
89.8%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).