Census ACS · Washington
ZIP Code 98226
ZIP code 98226 is located in Washington with a population of 45,739. The median household income is $79,684 and the median home value is $568,400.
45,739
Population
$79,684
Median Income
$568,400
Median Home Value
40.9
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.8% |
| Black | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 7.1% |
Male: 49.2% · Female: 50.8%
Economy & Income
$79,684
Median Household Income
$44,402
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$568,400
Median Home Value
$1,557
Median Rent
62.2%
Homeownership
Education
94.5%
High School+
39.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 98226 in Washington has a population of 45,739 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 98226 is $79,684. The per capita income is $44,402. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
ZIP code 98226 is located in Washington.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98226 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.