98294 — Sultan, WA
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98294 is a strongly owner-occupied area (85% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $97K and a median home value of $528K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 88/100. The high single-family detached share (76%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98294
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Sultan |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 7,963 |
| Total Households | 2,833 |
| Median Household Income | $97K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,407 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85% |
| Median Home Value | $528K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 76% |
| Median Resident Age | 38 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1987 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 54% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 37% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98294 score 88/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 88/100 is driven by: +11 owner-occupied 85% (x1.2); +3 2,833 households; +6 median income $97K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98294 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98294. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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