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Population and households in ZIP 98003
Household size in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.35 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98003 average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.46 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 98003 is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 37.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 98003 (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 98003
Renters in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98003 rent: 52.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98003: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 98003 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $982 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,084 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,373 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,768 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$787 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98003 pays $1,768 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rent has climbed $787 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 98003
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 98003 (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 98003 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 98003 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 98003
| Period | ZIP 98003 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 98003: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 98003 has higher unemployment than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 98003 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 98003 | 2.81 | 36.9 | 12.8% | 52.1% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,768 | 26.2% | 86.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 98001 | 3.18 | 38.7 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 5.4% | 1988 | $2,225 | 26.9% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 98023 | 2.87 | 40.3 | 10.7% | 34.9% | 6.9% | 1983 | $2,058 | 33.4% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98422 | 2.72 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 1988 | $2,389 | 39.6% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98002 | 2.72 | 36.8 | 18.0% | 51.3% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,680 | 16.8% | 82.7% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 98354 | 2.78 | 37.9 | 14.3% | 42.7% | 4.4% | 1985 | $2,158 | 24.1% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 98032 | 2.84 | 34.0 | 13.1% | 55.9% | 7.4% | 1987 | $2,064 | 27.8% | 81.2% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 98047 | 3.09 | 41.2 | 14.3% | 41.4% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,602 | 22.1% | 86.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 98198 | 2.81 | 36.9 | 15.0% | 47.3% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,872 | 28.6% | 86.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 98424 | 2.86 | 32.4 | 11.4% | 48.2% | 6.3% | 1997 | $2,178 | 29.5% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 98092 | 3.13 | 36.7 | 9.5% | 24.6% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,066 | 34.6% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 98003. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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