NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98953

WA · Population: 7,043

B+
70/100
58
C+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 98953

Zip code 98953 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 7,043 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $79,922 and home values around $349,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$79,922
Home Value
$349,400
Rent
$1,185/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
22.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
77.6%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).