98422 ZIP Code – Tacoma, Washington
ZIP code 98422 is a large ZIP code located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County with a population of approximately 22,066 residents. The median household income of $111,991 is above the Washington average and well above the national average. At $569,300, median home values run well above the national average, with 78.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,029 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.6%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 6.2% is well below the U.S. average. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 39.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98023, 98421, 98402.
ZIP Code 98422 Data
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ZIP 98422 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98422 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $111k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $569k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,029 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.3% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98023 – Federal Way
- 98421 – Tacoma
- 98402 – Tacoma
- 98403 – Tacoma
- 98003 – Federal Way
- 98424 – Fife
- 98354 – Milton
- 98416 – Tacoma
- 98405 – Tacoma
- 98418 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98023 | FEDERAL WAY | 50,778 | $98,057 |
| 98421 | TACOMA | 790 | Not provided |
| 98402 | TACOMA | 7,088 | $57,486 |
| 98403 | TACOMA | 8,613 | $81,330 |
| 98003 | FEDERAL WAY | 51,329 | $67,547 |