98499 ZIP Code – Lakewood, Washington
Located in Lakewood, Washington, ZIP code 98499 is a large ZIP code within Pierce County with a population of approximately 34,207 residents. At $60,726, the median household income here runs below the Washington average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $371,300 are above the national average, with 37.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,322 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 43% single-family (decreasing), 39% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 16.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 33.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98438, 98439, 98498.
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ZIP 98499 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98499 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $371k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98438 – Mcchord Afb
- 98439 – Lakewood
- 98498 – Lakewood
- 98444 – Tacoma
- 98409 – Tacoma
- 98447 – Tacoma
- 98408 – Tacoma
- 98467 – University Place
- 98430 – Camp Murray
- 98466 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98438 | MCCHORD AFB | 560 | Not provided |
| 98439 | LAKEWOOD | 5,679 | $44,135 |
| 98498 | LAKEWOOD | 28,256 | $84,878 |
| 98444 | TACOMA | 35,366 | $60,855 |
| 98409 | TACOMA | 28,645 | $65,245 |