98003 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98003 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98003 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 98003 is 4.5%.
Population | 51,329 |
Population Growth Rate | 5.07% |
Population Density | 4,513 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 17,480 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $63,289 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $59,070 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.5% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.82% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 32.96% |
98003 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 20,911 | 42.9% |
Black | 9,707 | 19.91% |
Hispanic | 10,445 | 21.43% |
Asian | 6,425 | 13.18% |
Native American | 236 | 0.48% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1,022 | 2.1% |
98003 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 1,816 | 23.21% |
Black | 1,561 | 19.95% |
Hispanic | 2,889 | 36.93% |
Asian | 986 | 12.6% |
Native American | 37 | 0.47% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 534 | 6.83% |
98003 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,579 | 10.13% |
Bachelor Degree | 4,513 | 17.72% |
High School Diploma | 7,279 | 28.59% |
No High School Diploma | 640 | 2.51% |
GED or Alternate | 973 | 3.82% |
1 or More Years of College | 4,952 | 19.45% |
Associates Degree | 2,958 | 11.62% |
Masters Degree | 1,149 | 4.51% |
Professional Degree | 287 | 1.13% |
Doctorate Degree | 133 | 0.52% |