ZIP Code 98503
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Thurston County, Washington.
- Population
- 42,189
- Median household income
- $87,515
- Median home value
- $407,700
+4.3%’19–’23
+33.5%’19–’23
+65.0%’19–’23
ZIP Code 98503 (Thurston County, Washington) is home to about 42,189 residents. Its median household income of $87,515 runs below the Thurston County figure of $93,985.
From 2019 to 2023, ZIP Code 98503's population grew 4.3% from 40,452 to 42,189, while its median gross rent rose 38.2% from $1,211 to $1,673.
The typical home was built around 1985. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 42,189
- Median age
- 40.6 yrs
- Median household income
- $87,515
- Median home value
- $407,700
- Median gross rent
- $1,673
- Housing units
- 18,375
- Homeownership rate
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202340,45242,189
$65,536$87,515
$247,100$407,700
$1,211$1,673
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 40,452 | $65,536 | $247,100 | $1,211 |
| 2020 | 42,119 | $66,021 | $271,100 | $1,287 |
| 2021 | 42,023 | $71,964 | $288,100 | $1,431 |
| 2022 | 42,263 | $78,508 | $358,200 | $1,482 |
| 2023 | 42,189 | $87,515 | $407,700 | $1,673 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 55.2%
5 to 1712.0%
18 to 248.9%
25 to 3416.3%
35 to 4413.3%
45 to 5411.2%
55 to 6412.4%
65 to 7410.8%
75 and over9.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,195 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 17 | 5,053 | 12.0% |
| 18 to 24 | 3,756 | 8.9% |
| 25 to 34 | 6,883 | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 | 5,632 | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 | 4,714 | 11.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5,238 | 12.4% |
| 65 to 74 | 4,547 | 10.8% |
| 75 and over | 4,171 | 9.9% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 27,274 | 64.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,198 | 5.2% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 346 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3,116 | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 730 | 1.7% |
| Some other race | 80 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,405 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,040 | 11.9% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma6.9%
High school graduate25.2%
Some college or associate's37.2%
Bachelor's degree19.6%
Graduate or professional degree11.2%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 2,142 | 6.9% |
| High school graduate | 7,848 | 25.2% |
| Some college or associate's | 11,594 | 37.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,114 | 19.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3,487 | 11.2% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 25 min
Drove alone72.6%
Carpooled7.9%
Public transit2.4%
Walked1.8%
Bicycle0.4%
Worked from home14.4%
Other means0.5%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 14,357 | 72.6% |
| Carpooled | 1,561 | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 483 | 2.4% |
| Walked | 355 | 1.8% |
| Bicycle | 84 | 0.4% |
| Worked from home | 2,840 | 14.4% |
| Other means | 100 | 0.5% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 4,071 | 24.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 7,460 | 44.0% |
| 30 to 44 min | 3,054 | 18.0% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1,060 | 6.3% |
| 60+ min | 1,295 | 7.6% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.33
- Poverty rate
- 9.8% (4,026 of 41,177)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 10,577 | 60.1% |
| Nonfamily households | 7,025 | 39.9% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1985
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 17,602 | 95.8% |
| Vacant | 773 | 4.2% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 10,338 | 58.7% |
| Renter-occupied | 7,264 | 41.3% |
1-unit, detached61.7%
1-unit, attached7.1%
2 to 4 units8.7%
5 to 19 units7.8%
20 or more units9.9%
Mobile home & other4.7%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 11,346 | 61.7% |
| 1-unit, attached | 1,313 | 7.1% |
| 2 to 4 units | 1,605 | 8.7% |
| 5 to 19 units | 1,430 | 7.8% |
| 20 or more units | 1,820 | 9.9% |
| Mobile home & other | 861 | 4.7% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 98503
- Land area
- 11 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.96 sq mi
- Center point
- 47.0233, -122.7935
Counties this ZIP covers
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21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)