98409 ZIP Code – Tacoma, Washington
98409 is a ZIP code serving Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County with a population of approximately 28,645 residents. The median household income is $65,245 — below the Washington average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $330,600, above the national average, with 44.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,478 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 35% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average. About 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 32.4, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98418, 98408, 98405.
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ZIP 98409 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98409 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $330k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,478 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.6% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98418 – Tacoma
- 98408 – Tacoma
- 98405 – Tacoma
- 98466 – Tacoma
- 98499 – Lakewood
- 98404 – Tacoma
- 98402 – Tacoma
- 98416 – Tacoma
- 98465 – Tacoma
- 98406 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98418 | TACOMA | 10,082 | $73,264 |
| 98408 | TACOMA | 21,438 | $76,502 |
| 98405 | TACOMA | 24,264 | $72,606 |
| 98466 | TACOMA | 30,405 | $89,047 |
| 98499 | LAKEWOOD | 34,207 | $60,726 |