98503 ZIP Code
Lacey, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98503 |
| City/Town: | Lacey |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,263 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,508 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,910 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,858 |
| Median Home Value: | $358,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.0233, -122.7935 |
Population Information (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,263 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,663 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,600 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,739 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,281 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,872 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,058 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,031 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,824 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,302 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,558 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,077 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,338 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,361 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,168 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,654 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $358,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,482 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,858 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,162 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 696 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,936 | 57.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,226 | 42.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,282 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 773 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,268 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,373 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,202 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,566 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,925 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,175 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,508 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,644 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,821 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,910 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,521 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,346 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,201 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,499 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,487 | 69.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,053 | 26.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 795 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,727 | 70.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,349 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 536 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,400 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 717 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,155 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,379 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,037 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,833 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,554 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 278 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 962 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 671 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 313 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,374 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 866 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,699 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,240 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,585 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,806 | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,748 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 860 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,366 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,018 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 464 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 396 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,472 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 289 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,609 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 852 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 339 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,605 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,124 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 175 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 843 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,656 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,956 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,956 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 974 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,968 | 15.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,677 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,474 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,412 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,196 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,076 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,655 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,357 | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 713 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 783 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,091 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,765 | 60.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,069 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 845 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 927 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 696 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 825 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,768 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 937 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 187 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,173 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,337 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,785 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,537 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,876 | 21.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,541 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 931 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 214 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 277 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,939 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,142 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,602 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,458 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 548 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,968 | 40.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 322 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,433 | 55.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 306 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 109 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,194 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,870 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,041 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,057 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 415 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 84 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 212 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 368 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,316 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,007 | 50.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,406 | 14.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 128 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,920 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $624 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,482 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,162 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,601 | 44.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,533 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,008 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,946 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,626 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,633 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,188 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,203 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,509 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,801 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,831 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,255 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 761 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 374 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,102 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,358 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,660 | 32.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,398 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,407 | 13.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,873 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,429 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 592 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,450 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,387 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,444 | 79.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,604 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,723 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,363 | 39.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,377 | 16.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 518 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,048 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,736 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,215 | 242.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,215 | 242.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,215 | 242.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 833 | 48.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 213 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 112 | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,223 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 112 | 6.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,524 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,893 | 83.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,631 | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,303 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,777 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,162 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 389 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,162 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,309 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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