98103 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98103, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98103 is a zip code in King County, Washington, which covers Seattle, with a total population of 52,210 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98103 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98103.

The estimated population of people living in 98103 is 52,210, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98103 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
52,210
 -3.66% +1.61%
2020
54,194
+1.94%
-
2019
53,163
+3.48%
-
2018
51,377
 -0.02% -
2017
51,385
 - -

Population of 98103 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98103 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.9%
80.7%
 -7.19%
Black/African American
2.2%
1.1%
 +100.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.7%
4.2%
 +59.52%
Asian
9.5%
7.7%
 +23.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
5.9%
 +5.08%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98103 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98103 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98103 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98103 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 0% 34 +1.19% 33.2 -1.78%
2020 33.7 -0.3% 33.6 -0.88% 33.8 +0.3%
2019 33.8 +0.3% 33.9 +0.89% 33.7 -0.3%
2018 33.7 +0.9% 33.6 -0.3% 33.8 +2.42%
2017 33.4 - 33.7 - 33 -

The median age of the 98103 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98103 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,190 -6.14% 2,191 +7.2% 2,026 2,343
10 to 19 1,394 +11.65% 1,579 +7.16% 1,558 1,685
20 to 29 5,993 -7.04% 6,947 +2.13% 5,558 6,992
30 to 39 6,183 +4.12% 5,690 +8.55% 6,434 6,188
40 to 49 3,816 -13.38% 3,083 -0.1% 3,330 3,066
50 to 59 2,427 +10.9% 2,557 +4.57% 2,689 2,622
60 to 69 2,268 -6.03% 2,380 -10.13% 2,109 2,133
70+ 1,154 +30.15% 1,533 +32.58% 1,534 1,943

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98103 zip code is $113,443.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98103.

  • Under 25
    $64,967.00
  • 25 to 44
    $126,195.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,075.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,332.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98103 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98103, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98103 is currently $148,226.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

23.06% of households in 98103 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98103 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98103 is $73,070.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98103 by the total population of 98103.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98103 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98103 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    28.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98103 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98103 zip over the age of 16 is 45,654.

Of those people, a total of 80.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98103 is 77.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98103 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,056 36.30% 27.70%
20 to 24 years 3,678 91.00% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 8,872 92.10% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 7,352 94.50% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 8,824 92.10% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 5,974 89.90% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 2,179 80.20% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 2,113 67.20% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 3,822 28.90% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,784 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98103. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 35,693 79.50% 3.20%
Black or African American 1,057 73.30% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 30 80.00% 0.00%
Asian 4,869 79.20% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 115 100.00% 0.00%
Other 749 90.40% 3.00%
Two or more races 3,141 91.20% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,728 95.20% 0.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 34,769 79.10% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98103 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98103 is 35,499, with median earnings of $71,215.00.

Women in 98103 are earning approximately 73.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 35,499 $71,215.00
Male 17,781 $85,313.00
Female 17,718 $62,531.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98103 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 5,183 $108,494.00
Business and Financial 3,181 $83,843.00
Computer and Mathematical 4,061 $129,784.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,997 $105,451.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,145 $76,602.00
Community and Social Service 1,151 $45,313.00
Legal 750 $93,056.00
Educational and Library 3,005 $60,586.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,786 $54,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,687 $80,399.00
Healthcare Support 440 $35,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 167 $13,144.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,861 $28,082.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $26,042.00
Personal Care and Service 790 $29,013.00
Sales 2,590 $55,685.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,269 $48,513.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $54,122.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 335 $46,588.00
Production 589 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 472 $30,134.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98103 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98103.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,965 $121,675.00 2,218 $95,260.00
Business and Financial 1,429 $101,438.00 1,752 $69,773.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,134 $134,258.00 927 $108,894.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,505 $105,791.00 492 $98,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 508 $105,469.00 637 $54,798.00
Community and Social Service 246 $55,488.00 905 $43,793.00
Legal 313 $96,544.00 437 $83,750.00
Educational and Library 1,071 $59,844.00 1,934 $60,599.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 628 $59,861.00 1,158 $50,890.00
Healthcare Practitioners 510 $88,512.00 2,177 $78,796.00
Healthcare Support 165 $37,014.00 275 $33,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $14,231.00 69 $7,464.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 996 $29,784.00 865 $23,547.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $25,167.00 113 $27,135.00
Personal Care and Service 96 $35,109.00 694 $28,947.00
Sales 1,491 $61,544.00 1,099 $54,284.00
Office and Administrative Support 719 $60,614.00 1,550 $44,221.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 407 $54,548.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 328 $46,351.00 7 $0.00
Production 392 $40,379.00 197 $29,855.00
Transportation and Material Moving 368 $30,833.00 104 $19,667.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 25,283 households in 98103, with an average household size of 2.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,723 families living in the 98103 zip code with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98103:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,149 573 1,001 15,560
Average Household Size 2.89 3.16 2.93 1.52
Total Families 8,149 573 1,001 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.59 2.49 0

Poverty

Of the 9,723 families living in 98103, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98103:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 26,873 housing units in 98103.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 25,283 94.08%
Vacant 1,590 5.92%

51.43% of the total 26,873 housing units in 98103 are rental units. This is approximately 13,822 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,252 are occupied by the owner - or 41.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98103 is $1,836.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98103 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    209
  • Less than $500
    371
  • $500 to $999
    701
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,025
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4,192
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,473
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,388
  • $3,000 or more
    1,672

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98103 is $848,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98103 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    172
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,147
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6,561
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,223

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98103. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98103 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9,895
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,041
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,502
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,096
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,194
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,116
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,883
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,194
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,935
  • 2014 or later
    17

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98103 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,288
  • 1 vehicle available
    12,649
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,282
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,064

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98103 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98103 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98103.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    572
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,700
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,045
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,554
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,071
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,749
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    5,304
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,490
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,582
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,630
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,153
  • 90 or more minutes
    298

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98103 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 98103

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 98103 compare to other zip codes in Washington, check out the list of all Washington zip codes below: