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.
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ZIP 98444 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98444 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $326k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,427 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98447 – Tacoma
- 98445 – Tacoma
- 98438 – Mcchord Afb
- 98439 – Lakewood
- 98499 – Lakewood
- 98408 – Tacoma
- 98446 – Tacoma
- 98404 – Tacoma
- 98409 – Tacoma
- 98418 – Tacoma
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 |