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Population and households in ZIP 98403
Household size in ZIP 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.95 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 98403 are small: just 1.97 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.85 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 16 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 98403 are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the southeast 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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 98403: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 29 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 98403
Renters in ZIP 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 98403: 58.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 24 of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 98403: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 9.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 98403 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 98403 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $893 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,060 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,558 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$763 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98403 pays $1,558 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rent has climbed $763 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 98403
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 98403: 66.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 98403: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 98403
| Period | ZIP 98403 | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 98403 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 295 Washington ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 98403 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 98403 | 1.97 | 38.9 | 4.8% | 58.2% | 4.6% | 1945 | $1,558 | 66.0% | 99.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 98416 | 2.78 | 20.9 | 28.1% | 46.8% | 5.0% | 1938 | $2,583 | 81.3% | 100.0% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 98402 | 1.40 | 32.7 | 6.4% | 85.7% | 8.7% | 1976 | $1,467 | 37.7% | 90.7% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 98405 | 2.26 | 39.1 | 18.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% | 1949 | $1,585 | 31.8% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98406 | 2.30 | 42.7 | 6.5% | 38.3% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,859 | 50.0% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 98421 | 1.54 | 33.5 | 0.8% | 68.0% | 7.7% | 2006 | $2,148 | 50.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 98407 | 2.17 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 35.0% | 6.8% | 1969 | $2,035 | 50.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 98418 | 2.45 | 37.3 | 11.1% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 1944 | $1,689 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 98465 | 1.93 | 42.7 | 8.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% | 1969 | $1,572 | 45.9% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 98422 | 2.72 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 1988 | $2,389 | 39.6% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 98409 | 2.35 | 33.5 | 19.4% | 57.7% | 5.0% | 1974 | $1,697 | 22.3% | 88.1% | 8.3% |
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 98403. 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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