98439 ZIP Code – Lakewood, Washington
ZIP code 98439 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Lakewood, Washington, within Pierce County with a population of approximately 5,679 residents. At $44,135, the median household income here runs well below the Washington average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $18,500, well below the national average, with 9.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,372, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 42% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 23% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 14.4%, well above the national average. About 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.4%, well below the national average. The median age is 25.1, well below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98438, 98499, 98444.
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ZIP 98439 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98439 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,679 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $18k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,372 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 25.1 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.4% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98438 – Mcchord Afb
- 98499 – Lakewood
- 98444 – Tacoma
- 98447 – Tacoma
- 98430 – Camp Murray
- 98498 – Lakewood
- 98445 – Tacoma
- 98408 – Tacoma
- 98409 – Tacoma
- 98446 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98438 | MCCHORD AFB | 560 | Not provided |
| 98499 | LAKEWOOD | 34,207 | $60,726 |
| 98444 | TACOMA | 35,366 | $60,855 |
| 98447 | TACOMA | 1,067 | Not provided |
| 98430 | CAMP MURRAY | 580 | Not provided |