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ZIP Code 98023

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 49,593

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 — 98023

What is the median household income in 98023?
The median household income in 98023 is $101,960 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98023?
The poverty rate in 98023 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98023?
$545,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98023?
The median gross rent in 98023 is $1,875 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98023 residents have a college degree?
34.1% of adults in 98023 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
49,593
Median Income
$101,960
Median Home Value
$545,600
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$22,526 (+28.4%) Home Value: +$198,800 (+57.3%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+6%) Bachelor's+: +4.4 pp (+14.8%) Unemployment: -0.7 pp (-12.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 49,593
Median Age 38.0
Female 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.5% White (non-Hisp.) 41.0% Black 15.1% Asian 14.7% Two or More 14.8% Other 6.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
4.0%
Korean
4.0%
Vietnamese
2.6%
Chinese
1.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.8%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $101,960 ±$4,719
Per Capita Income $119,746
Median Family Income $108,795
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 13.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
3.4%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
14.9%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
24.7%
$150–200k
9.3%
$200k+
17.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,777
Owner-Occupied 66.4%
Renter-Occupied 33.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.2%
Median Home Value $545,600
Median Gross Rent $1,875
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.5%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
3.8%
$300–500k
33.7%
$500k–$1M
53.4%
$1M+
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.5%
$500–1k
1.0%
$1–1.5k
19.0%
$1.5–2k
38.0%
$2–2.5k
22.4%
$2.5–3.5k
14.2%
$3.5k+
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.4%
1 vehicle
28.7%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
8.7%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
1.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.8%
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
22.2%
2000–2009
11.0%
2010+
4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.1%
Graduate Degree 10.8%
Some College / Associate 24.1%
Less Than High School 4.0%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Work from Home 15.8%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.8%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Retail
12.0%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
9.0%
Construction
7.8%
Finance
5.6%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
37.3%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
17.7%
Production
15.5%
Construction
10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.9 min
Drove Alone 67.8%
Carpool 9.0%
Public Transit 4.7%
Work from Home 15.8%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 17,802
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.4%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
8.6%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 21.5% Working age (18–64): 78.5% 65 and over: 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 24.5%
Naturalized Citizen 51.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
41.8%
Latin America
21.1%
Africa
15.5%
Europe
10.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 12.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.9%
Uninsured 6.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.2%
Has a Computer 97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023