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Population and households in ZIP 98103
Household size in ZIP 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98103 is a place of small households, averaging 2.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.94, even as the national average fell. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have smaller households.
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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, ZIP 98103 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west. ZIP 98103 is younger than the great majority of Washington ZIP codes.
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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98103: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 98103
Renters in ZIP 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 98103 rent: 55.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 25.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, as it has 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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 98103: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, 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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98103 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 22 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,219 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,759 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,156 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,070 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 98103 runs $2,156 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,070 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 98103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 98103 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98103: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 98103
| Period | ZIP 98103 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 98103 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 98103 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 98103 | 2.03 | 35.2 | 4.6% | 55.5% | 7.5% | 1964 | $2,156 | 78.2% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98107 | 1.90 | 35.5 | 3.7% | 61.1% | 7.6% | 1981 | $2,270 | 78.7% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 98117 | 2.37 | 41.0 | 5.2% | 30.7% | 4.6% | 1958 | $2,423 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 98105 | 2.22 | 28.9 | 4.1% | 68.7% | 13.6% | 1972 | $2,069 | 76.0% | 98.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 98195 | 2.29 | 19.3 | 6.3% | 100.0% | 6.2% | 2013 | $1,740 | 38.9% | 100.0% | 15.5% |
| ZIP 98115 | 2.34 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 1965 | $2,436 | 80.4% | 99.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98119 | 1.92 | 34.9 | 3.6% | 60.7% | 10.2% | 1966 | $2,244 | 71.7% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98199 | 2.27 | 40.7 | 3.4% | 39.2% | 7.9% | 1963 | $2,735 | 78.0% | 99.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 98109 | 1.54 | 32.9 | 1.9% | 78.5% | 11.4% | 1992 | $2,324 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 98102 | 1.61 | 34.9 | 2.5% | 72.6% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,933 | 76.4% | 99.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98125 | 2.24 | 38.6 | 5.3% | 54.4% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,134 | 60.0% | 94.1% | 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 98103. 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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