NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98642

WA · Population: 25,005

B+
74/100
74
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98642

Zip code 98642 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 25,005 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $110,319 and home values around $579,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$110,319
Home Value
$579,300
Rent
$1,876/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
36.8%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
84.4%
Rent Burden
20.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).