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ZIP 98053 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98053

98053 has a population of 22,838 with a median age of 43.9 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
27.9%+372% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.9%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.8%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
20.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.5%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
9.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
72.2%+114% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
71.5%+49% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.0%-56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.8%+251% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.0%-88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.2%+542% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 98053

Poverty Rate
5.0%-56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.8%+251% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.0%-88% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.6%-80% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.2%+542% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,838
Median age43.9
Poverty rate5.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White59.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1.1%
Asian27.9%
Foreign-born48.8%