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Zip Code 98003

WA · Population: 51,329

C+
50/100
40
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98003

Zip code 98003 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 51,329 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $67,547, with home values near $403,200 and rents around $1,570/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$67,547
Home Value
$403,200
Rent
$1,570/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
27.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
47.4%
Rent Burden
27.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).