NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98103

WA · Population: 51,878

B+
76/100
78
B+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
79
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98103

Zip code 98103 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 51,878 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $122,656 and home values around $970,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, 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
$122,656
Home Value
$970,100
Rent
$1,982/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
77.1%
Unemployment
3.2%
Owner-Occupied
43.3%
Rent Burden
19.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy79B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).