98203 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 98203 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98203 is White. The current unemployment level in 98203 is 5.1%.
| Population | 36,448 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.30% |
| Population Density | 3,188 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,427 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,271 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $404,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 44.06% |
98203 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,699 | 68.52% |
| Black | 2,381 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 6,150 | 16.4% |
| Asian | 2,854 | 7.61% |
| Native American | 237 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 183 | 0.49% |
98203 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,901 | 48.3% |
| Black | 252 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,212 | 30.79% |
| Asian | 487 | 12.37% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 69 | 1.75% |
98203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,178 | 10.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,578 | 17.24% |
| High School Diploma | 4,932 | 23.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 548 | 2.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,186 | 5.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,318 | 20.8% |
| Associates Degree | 2,603 | 12.54% |
| Masters Degree | 1,018 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 254 | 1.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 142 | 0.68% |