98404 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98404 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,025 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,642 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,698 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,991 |
| Median Home Value: | $352,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2090, -122.4116 |
Population Information (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,025 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,617 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,408 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,988 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,006 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,973 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,142 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,340 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,557 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,662 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,246 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,752 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,926 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,869 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,026 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 538 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $352,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,310 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,991 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,538 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 453 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,420 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,118 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,576 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,049 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,776 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,179 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,081 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,985 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,911 | 12.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,595 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,642 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,653 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,116 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,698 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,463 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,168 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,173 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,194 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,390 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,121 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 612 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,207 | 45.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,110 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 941 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,832 | 16.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 710 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,025 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,200 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,016 | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,264 | 20.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,458 | 15.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 738 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 129 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 939 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98404 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 651 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 426 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 606 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 636 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,625 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,475 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,939 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,705 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 783 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 692 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98404 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,049 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,060 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 983 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 221 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,238 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98404 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 154 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,529 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,959 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 645 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,117 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,462 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 262 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 656 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,921 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,052 | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,704 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 835 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 872 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,989 | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,943 | 52.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,855 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,676 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98404 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,525 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,058 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,361 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 985 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 870 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,202 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98404 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,750 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 586 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 428 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 594 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 206 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 345 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 598 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 466 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98404 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 79 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,210 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,582 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,177 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,494 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,296 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,338 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,269 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 878 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,668 | 20.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98404 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 219 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,091 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,402 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,138 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,716 | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 425 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98404 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,479 | 27.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,594 | 68.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 146 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 96 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98404 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 970 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,171 | 25.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,880 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,517 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98404 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 307 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 129 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 85 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 327 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,641 | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,031 | 59.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 892 | 10.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,892 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $680 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,310 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,538 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,181 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,427 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,470 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,418 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,992 | 39.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,119 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98404 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,641 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,907 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,299 | 43.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 312 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,664 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,511 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98404 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,478 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 630 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,902 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,964 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,614 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,710 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,503 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,665 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,191 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 309 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,862 | 55.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,020 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98404 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,397 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,831 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,108 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,509 | 51.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,029 | 21.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 214 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,408 | 81.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 975 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,617 | 678.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,617 | 678.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,617 | 678.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 888 | 91.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 340 | 34.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 193 | 19.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,124 | 217.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98404 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,037 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,000 | 69.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,037 | 30.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,176 | 12.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,404 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,229 | 12.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 228 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98404 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,538 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,032 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98404