Seattle, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98103
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,911
- 3,816/sq mi High-density area
- $131,154
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,044,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seattle pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,816
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98103 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98103 (Seattle, WA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.9 in 2023 to 339.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98103 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seattle, King County, Washington, with 45,911 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 3,816 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98103 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,154 (44% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $96,570. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,044,100 (104% above the average Washington ZIP), with only 44.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,032.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98103 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seattle, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98103.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
380 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
290 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
265 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
213 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
161 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98103, Seattle, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,911
Population
12.0
Area (sq mi)
3,816
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98103?
34.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
14.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$131,154
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$96,570
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98103 ranks nationally
Seattle, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$131,154 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
28,631housing units
28,631
Total Housing Units
26,873
Occupied Units
1,758
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,044,100
Median Home Value
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$2,032
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
339
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+239%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98103 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 284 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 298 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 331 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 330 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 339 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,982 business establishments in ZIP 98103, employing approximately 25,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,226,493,000.
1,982
Businesses
25,838
Employees
$4.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 380 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 290 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 265 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 213 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 161 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 158 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 109 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 61 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 60 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 2.9% |
| Information | 53 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98103 vs 98107 →
ZIP 98103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
45,911 residents
- 98133
Seattle (98133)
44,555 residents
- 98105
Seattle (98105)
43,924 residents
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
31,365 residents
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
21,147 residents
- 98119
Seattle (98119)
21,039 residents
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
20,756 residents
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
20,715 residents
- 98121 12,628
Seattle (98121)
12,628 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98103 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98117
Seattle (98117)
$182,984 median income
- 98121
Seattle (98121)
$152,019 median income
- 98107
Seattle (98107)
$142,662 median income
- 98109
Seattle (98109)
$133,663 median income
- 98103
Seattle (98103)
$131,154 median income
- 98101
Seattle (98101)
$128,882 median income
- 98119
Seattle (98119)
$123,551 median income
- 98102
Seattle (98102)
$114,925 median income
- 98133
Seattle (98133)
$93,662 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98103 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98107 | Seattle, WA | 21,147 | 1.7 mi |
| 98109 | Seattle, WA | 20,715 | 2.9 mi |
| 98117 | Seattle, WA | 31,365 | 2.1 mi |
| 98102 | Seattle, WA | 20,756 | 2.7 mi |
| 98195 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 98119 | Seattle, WA | 21,039 | 2.6 mi |
| 98121 | Seattle, WA | 12,628 | 4.0 mi |
| 98133 | Seattle, WA | 44,555 | 4.6 mi |
| 98101 | Seattle, WA | 10,238 | 4.3 mi |
| 98105 | Seattle, WA | 43,924 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98103, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (45,911 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98103 in?
ZIP code 98103 (Seattle) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98103?
ZIP code 98103 in Seattle, WA has a population of 45,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98103?
The median household income in ZIP 98103 is $131,154, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98103?
The median home value in ZIP 98103 is $1,044,100, which is 275% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98103 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98103?
ZIP code 98103 has 1,982 business establishments employing approximately 25,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98103 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (380), Health care and social assistance (290), Accommodation and food services (265). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98103 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98103?
In ZIP code 98103, 84.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98103 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98103?
In ZIP code 98103, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98103 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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