ZIP Code 98303 -- Anderson island, WA

Pierce | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 6.8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 30.11% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 61.60 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 96.58% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,448
Unknown
Median Income
$80,282
Home Value
$546,300
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
61.60
Diversity Index
35.40
Low
Cost of Living
157.1
very high
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 98303

ZIP code 98303 in Anderson Island, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 1,448. The median household income is $80,282, which is This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $546,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 157.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 61.60 years. Approximately 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Pierce, WA.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,448
Median Age
61.60
Male Population
702
48.5%
Female Population
746
51.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
35.40 Low
White
82.0%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More Races
14.6%
Other Race
1.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$80,282
Mean Household Income
$161,876
Per Capita Income
$89,049
Below Poverty Line
23.1%

This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$546,300
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
1,112
Occupied Units
819
Vacant Units
293
26.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1993
Owner Occupied
96.6%
Renter Occupied
3.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 6.8x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 96.6% Renter 3.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
475
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
61.9%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
8.0%
Work from Home
30.1%

Cost of Living Index

157.1
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 98303 is 57.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Pierce

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98387 Spanaway 50,774 $106,872
98374 Puyallup 49,007 $112,662
98404 Tacoma 35,961 $82,191
98444 Parkland 35,754 $65,342
98445 Parkland 33,684 $92,520
98338 Graham 32,687 $114,819

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98303

ZIP code 98303 (Anderson island, WA) has a total population of 1,448 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 61.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 98303 is $80,282 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 98303 is primarily located in Anderson island, Washington (WA). It falls within Pierce County.

The median home value in ZIP code 98303 is $546,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 98303 is 61.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 98303 has a cost of living index of 157.06 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 98303, 44.01% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.13% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98303 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 30.11% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.