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Zip Code 98201

WA · Population: 30,587

C+
56/100
46
C
Safety
60
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98201

Zip code 98201 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 30,587 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $71,313, with home values near $447,500 and rents around $1,360/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$71,313
Home Value
$447,500
Rent
$1,360/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
29.3%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Rent Burden
22.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).