98446 ZIP Code – Tacoma, Washington

Located in Tacoma, Washington, ZIP code 98446 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Pierce County with a population of approximately 13,821 residents. At $95,926, the median household income here runs above the Washington average and above the U.S. average. At $438,500, median home values run well above the national average, with 66.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,773, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 9.0%, well above the national average. About 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The median age is 36.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98445, 98373, 98375.

ZIP Code 98446 Data

Population 13,821
Median Household Income $95,926
Median Home Value $438,500
Median Rent $1,773
Median Age 36.6
Unemployment Rate 9.0%
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
County Pierce County
State Washington

ZIP 98446 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98446WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population13k12k10k
Median Household Income$95k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$438k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,773$1,322$1,088
Median Age36.643.043.2
Unemployment Rate9.0%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate6.1%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.0%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98445 TACOMA 33,252 $85,403
98373 PUYALLUP 30,096 $93,201
98375 PUYALLUP 32,595 $103,622
98447 TACOMA 1,067 Not provided
98444 TACOMA 35,366 $60,855