NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98942

WA · Population: 18,047

B
69/100
50
C+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98942

Zip code 98942 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 18,047 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $74,990, with home values near $321,700 and rents around $1,287/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$74,990
Home Value
$321,700
Rent
$1,287/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
25.7%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).