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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 98075: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity with Significant Asian Population Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 98075 in Sammamish, Washington, transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" area with a "White Plurality" between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 71% to 53%, while the Asian population increased from 20% to 35%. This demographic shift coincided with significant economic growth.
The median household income in the area increased from $151,958 in 2013 to $180,301 in 2022, representing an 18.7% growth over nine years. This income level significantly exceeds national averages. The population also grew from 21,191 in 2013 to 24,318 in 2022, an increase of 14.8%.
The demographic changes in zip code 98075 align with broader trends observed in affluent suburban areas, particularly those near technology hubs. The increasing Asian population is consistent with patterns seen in other high-tech suburban areas, often driven by immigration of skilled workers in the technology sector.
The transition from a predominantly white area to one of moderate diversity reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, especially those experiencing strong economic growth. The exceptionally high median income of $180,301 in 2022 places this zip code among the wealthiest in the nation, far exceeding the U.S. median household income.
The consistent year-over-year changes in racial composition, particularly the growth of the Asian population and the decline in the white majority, indicate that this area can be classified as a "Transitional Community." The increasing Asian population coincides with rising median incomes, suggesting that incoming Asian residents may be contributing to the area's high economic status.
Zip code 98075 in Sammamish represents a highly affluent, increasingly diverse suburban area. Its evolution from a white-majority, low-diversity community to one of moderate diversity with a significant Asian population reflects broader trends in prosperous, tech-adjacent suburbs. The area's exceptionally high and growing median income suggests that this demographic shift is closely tied to economic factors, likely including the influx of high-skilled, high-income professionals from diverse backgrounds.
