98408 ZIP Code – Tacoma, Washington
98408 is a large ZIP code in Tacoma, Washington, part of Pierce County with a population of approximately 21,438 residents. The median household income of $76,502 is near the Washington average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $355,500, above the national average, with 71.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,476 is above the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.8%, below the national average. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 38.9, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 98418, 98404, 98409.
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ZIP 98408 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98408 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $355k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,476 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.0% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98418 – Tacoma
- 98404 – Tacoma
- 98409 – Tacoma
- 98444 – Tacoma
- 98443 – Tacoma
- 98405 – Tacoma
- 98499 – Lakewood
- 98447 – Tacoma
- 98402 – Tacoma
- 98445 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98418 | TACOMA | 10,082 | $73,264 |
| 98404 | TACOMA | 36,025 | $72,642 |
| 98409 | TACOMA | 28,645 | $65,245 |
| 98444 | TACOMA | 35,366 | $60,855 |
| 98443 | TACOMA | 5,899 | $110,313 |