98403 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98403 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,613 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,330 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,697 |
| Median Home Value: | $702,100 |
| Land Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2658, -122.4591 |
Population Information (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,613 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,778 | 43.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,835 | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 407 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 380 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 448 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 243 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 643 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,871 | 21.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,552 | 18.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 931 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 432 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 468 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,084 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 154 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $702,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,315 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,697 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,496 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 201 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,857 | 41.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,639 | 58.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,492 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 949 | 14.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 956 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 490 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,174 | 33.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,885 | 29.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 99.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 62.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,330 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,850 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,810 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,481 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,231 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 212 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,897 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,069 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 906 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 256 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,791 | 78.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 271 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 135 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 274 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 49 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,093 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 254 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 532 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 305 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 171 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98403 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 208 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 80 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 326 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 133 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 309 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,004 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 480 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 922 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 458 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 576 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98403 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,090 | 59.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 208 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 598 | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 261 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,049 | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98403 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 229 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 271 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 18 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 678 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 242 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 259 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 856 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,517 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 475 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 417 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 192 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,032 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,847 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,230 | 25.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 543 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98403 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,704 | 82.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 982 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 727 | 16.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 215 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 100 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 448 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98403 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,606 | 34.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 82 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 65 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 196 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 816 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 959 | 20.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 973 | 20.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98403 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 113 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 52 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 370 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 252 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 425 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 320 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 386 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 243 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,536 | 54.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98403 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 448 | 9.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,562 | 33.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,190 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 630 | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 698 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 169 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98403 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,694 | 37.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 53 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,502 | 55.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 169 | 3.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98403 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 503 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,904 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,463 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 626 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98403 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 21 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 6 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 17 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 63 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 414 | 22.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 861 | 46.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 475 | 25.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98403 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,817 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,315 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.52 | 2.38 |
Households (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,496 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,439 | 32.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 568 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 951 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,682 | 37.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 742 | 16.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 884 | 19.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98403 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,264 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,359 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,496 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 35 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 320 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,921 | 58.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98403 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,789 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 260 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 71 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 707 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 90 | 5.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 661 | 36.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,218 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 475 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 794 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 17 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 527 | 66.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 250 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98403 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,947 | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,587 | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 680 | 42.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 894 | 56.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 384 | 24.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98403 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,163 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 133 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 450 | 338.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 450 | 338.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 450 | 338.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 30.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 40 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 30.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98403 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,206 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,684 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 522 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 162 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 159 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 201 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98403 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,496 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,336 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98403