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ZIP 98403 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98403

98403 has a population of 8,586 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
77.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Black
3.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.6%-65% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.7%-38% vs US avg
x
18–64
70.0%+13% vs US avg
x
65+
16.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
High school
15.0%-43% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
64.4%+91% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.7%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.0%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98403

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.0%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,586
Median age38.4
Poverty rate7.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White77.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Black3.8%
Asian4.5%
Foreign-born22.0%