Census ACS · Washington
ZIP Code 98003
ZIP code 98003 is located in Washington with a population of 52,210. The median household income is $70,800 and the median home value is $428,500.
52,210
Population
$70,800
Median Income
$428,500
Median Home Value
36.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.0% |
| Black | 19.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.2% |
Male: 49.7% · Female: 50.3%
Economy & Income
$70,800
Median Household Income
$34,720
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$428,500
Median Home Value
$1,650
Median Rent
47.6%
Homeownership
Education
87.7%
High School+
27.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 98003 in Washington has a population of 52,210 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 98003 is $70,800. The per capita income is $34,720. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
ZIP code 98003 is located in Washington.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98003 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.
ZIP 98003 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 4,540 people per square mile. ZIP 98003 is a ZIP code in Washington with a population of 52,210.
Median household income is $70,800, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.1%, close to the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $428,500, with typical rent around $1,650.
Roughly 27.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 98003: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.