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 Moderate-density area
- $80,282
- Median income Near-median income area
- $546,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson Island, Pierce County, Washington, home to just 1,037 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,282 (12% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $89,049. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $546,300 (7% above the average Washington ZIP); 96.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98303 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 →
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 98303, Anderson Island, 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
1,037
Population
20.1
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98303?
61.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
4.6%
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?
$80,282
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$89,049
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98303 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Anderson Island, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,282 44th percentile higher than 44% of 547 Washington 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
1,112housing units
1,112
Total Housing Units
819
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$546,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
27,546 residents
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
24,925 residents
- 98516
Olympia (98516)
20,166 residents
- 98433
Tacoma (98433)
14,584 residents
- 98327 8,267
Dupont (98327)
8,267 residents
- 98388 7,508
Steilacoom (98388)
7,508 residents
- 98349 4,614
Lakebay (98349)
4,614 residents
- 98333 3,633
Fox Island (98333)
3,633 residents
- 98351 1,115
Longbranch (98351)
1,115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98303 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98333
Fox Island (98333)
$172,292 median income
- 98351
Longbranch (98351)
$151,660 median income
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
$128,592 median income
- 98327
Dupont (98327)
$120,781 median income
- 98388
Steilacoom (98388)
$100,851 median income
- 98516
Olympia (98516)
$98,892 median income
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
$91,664 median income
- 98303
Anderson Island (98303)
$80,282 median income
- 98349
Lakebay (98349)
$75,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98303, 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 (1,037 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 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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