98444 ZIP Code – Tacoma, Washington

ZIP code 98444 is a large ZIP code located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County with a population of approximately 35,366 residents. The median household income is $60,855 — below the Washington average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $326,000, above the national average, with 44.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,427 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 52% single-family (increasing), 34% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.8%, above the national average. An estimated 14.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 15.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 34.1, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98447, 98445, 98438.

ZIP Code 98444 Data

Population 35,366
Median Household Income $60,855
Median Home Value $326,000
Median Rent $1,427
Median Age 34.1
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
County Pierce County
State Washington

ZIP 98444 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98444WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population35k12k10k
Median Household Income$60k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$326k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,427$1,322$1,088
Median Age34.143.043.2
Unemployment Rate5.8%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate14.6%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher15.2%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98447 TACOMA 1,067 Not provided
98445 TACOMA 33,252 $85,403
98438 MCCHORD AFB 560 Not provided
98439 LAKEWOOD 5,679 $44,135
98499 LAKEWOOD 34,207 $60,726