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ZIP 98003 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98003

98003 has a population of 52,210 with a median age of 36.4 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
35.0%-43% vs US avg
x
Black
19.6%+58% vs US avg
x
Asian
13.5%+129% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
22.6%+21% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
9.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.3%+11% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
76/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.3%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.8%+193% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.4%+1149% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98003

Poverty Rate
14.3%+24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.8%+193% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.7%+33% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.1%+63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.4%+1149% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population52,210
Median age36.4
Poverty rate14.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White35.0%
Hispanic22.6%
Black19.6%
Asian13.5%
Foreign-born40.8%