ZIP Code 98003
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 52,210
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 98003
- What is the median household income in 98003?
- The median household income in 98003 is $70,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 98003?
- The poverty rate in 98003 is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 98003?
- $428,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 98003?
- The median gross rent in 98003 is $1,650 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 98003 residents have a college degree?
- 27.7% of adults in 98003 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
52,210
Median Income
$70,800
Median Home Value
$428,500
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,409 (+19.2%)
Home Value:
+$141,200 (+49.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.9 pp (-13.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+10.8%)
Unemployment:
+1.1 pp (+20.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
52,210
Median Age
36.0
Female
50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 31.8%
Black 19.6%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 15.8%
Other 13.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
3.3%
Korean
2.7%
Vietnamese
2.3%
Chinese
1.5%
Indian
1.0%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.7%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$70,800
±$5,507
Per Capita Income
$90,427
Median Family Income
$78,670
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Child Poverty Rate
17.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
7.3%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
18.1%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
19.0%
$150–200k
7.0%
$200k+
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
20,380
Owner-Occupied
47.6%
Renter-Occupied
52.4%
Vacancy Rate
4.6%
Median Home Value
$428,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,650
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
49.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.6%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
3.7%
$200–300k
15.3%
$300–500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
31.5%
$1M+
6.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.2%
$500–1k
8.6%
$1–1.5k
24.7%
$1.5–2k
38.5%
$2–2.5k
16.9%
$2.5–3.5k
3.7%
$3.5k+
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
41.5%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
34.8%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
13.0%
20+ units
16.5%
Mobile home
7.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.3%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
21.1%
2000–2009
5.2%
2010+
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.7%
Graduate Degree
8.8%
Some College / Associate
22.7%
Less Than High School
5.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Work from Home
9.2%
Self-Employed
4.8%
Government Workers
11.9%
Private For-Profit
83.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.7%
Retail
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
11.8%
Construction
10.8%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Transportation
8.7%
Finance
4.2%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
3.3%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
29.7%
Food Prep
23.9%
Sales
18.8%
Production
16.5%
Construction
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.7 min
Drove Alone
67.9%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work from Home
9.2%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
19,451
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
16.4%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
8.7%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 24.4%
Working age (18–64): 75.6%
65 and over: 15.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
32.0%
Naturalized Citizen
43.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
21.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
37.6%
Asia
36.5%
Africa
17.4%
Europe
5.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.3%
With a Disability
14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.0%
Has a Computer
95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023