PlainZIP

Anderson Island, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98303

Pierce County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,037
52/sq mi
$80,282
Median income
$546,300
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anderson Island pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Anderson Island, Pierce County, Washington. The area is home to 1,037 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98303 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98303 sits at $80,282 (12% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $89,049. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $546,300 (7% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 98303 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98303, Anderson Island, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,037

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98303?

61.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$80,282

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$89,049

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98303 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,282 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,112

Total Housing Units

819

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$546,300

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

1993

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

+23.9%

YoY Change (2021)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98303 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +10.6% 159
2018 +7.7% 171
2019 +12.0% 192
2020 +3.5% 198
2021 +23.9% 246

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 98303, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,375,000.

17

Businesses

108

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 52.9%

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 98303 vs 98388 →

ZIP 98303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98303 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98303 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98388 Steilacoom, WA 7,508 3.4 mi
98327 Dupont, WA 8,267 4.4 mi
98351 Longbranch, WA 1,115 4.4 mi
98516 Olympia, WA 20,166 5.7 mi
98498 Lakewood, WA 27,546 7.0 mi
98433 Tacoma, WA 14,584 6.4 mi
98333 Fox Island, WA 3,633 7.2 mi
98430 Camp Murray, WA 13 6.9 mi
98349 Lakebay, WA 4,614 8.2 mi
98335 Gig Harbor, WA 24,925 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

98391 standard
Bonney Lake, WA
Pop: 44,309
98387 standard
Spanaway, WA
Pop: 43,173
98374 standard
Puyallup, WA
Pop: 37,360
98444 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 33,956
98404 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 32,086
98499 standard
Lakewood, WA
Pop: 29,750

Related Areas

Pierce County Anderson Island, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98303 in? ▼
ZIP code 98303 (Anderson Island) is located in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98303? ▼
ZIP code 98303 in Anderson Island, WA has a population of 1,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98303 is $80,282, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98303 is $546,300, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98303 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98303? ▼
ZIP code 98303 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98303 increased by 23.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 98303? ▼
In ZIP code 98303, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98303? ▼
In ZIP code 98303, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98303 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Anderson Island, WA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.