98405 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98405 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,264 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,606 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,902 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,258 |
| Median Home Value: | $396,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2456, -122.4724 |
Population Information (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,264 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,302 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,962 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,192 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,116 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,093 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,010 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,729 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,751 | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,111 | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,011 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,492 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,674 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,893 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 830 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 362 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $396,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,390 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,258 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,294 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 964 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,223 | 50.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,071 | 49.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,124 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 437 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 780 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,430 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,594 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,071 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,790 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,022 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,606 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,833 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,448 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,902 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,096 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,912 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 753 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,416 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,987 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,401 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 524 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,992 | 65.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,661 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 257 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,191 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 149 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 860 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,154 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,859 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,707 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,911 | 7.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 429 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 354 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 605 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 986 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 658 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,216 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,462 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,518 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,921 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,019 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 599 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,204 | 63.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 887 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 947 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 581 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 348 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,066 | 16.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 923 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 627 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 368 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,223 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 949 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 160 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 568 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,731 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,281 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,399 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 804 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 825 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 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 (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,339 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,164 | 62.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,450 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,310 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,296 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,633 | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,488 | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 820 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 569 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,030 | 19.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,073 | 62.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 380 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 545 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 482 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 356 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 653 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,769 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 683 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 590 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 506 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 459 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,273 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 685 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 840 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,201 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,021 | 44.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 681 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,955 | 17.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,944 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,821 | 33.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,554 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 303 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,916 | 38.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 129 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,871 | 57.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 134 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 162 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,140 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,666 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,620 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,868 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 53 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 138 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 683 | 13.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,319 | 63.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 946 | 18.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,039 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $766 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,390 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,294 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,674 | 35.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,336 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,508 | 24.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,838 | 27.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,528 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,347 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,787 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,765 | 44.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,174 | 38.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 173 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,477 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,576 | 33.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,055 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 355 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 288 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,681 | 33.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 903 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,828 | 36.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,766 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,079 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,649 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,564 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 265 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,127 | 68.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,172 | 25.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,792 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,240 | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,197 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,884 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 746 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 159 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,931 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 671 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,333 | 347.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,333 | 347.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,333 | 347.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 514 | 76.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 79 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 78 | 11.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 502 | 74.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 261 | 38.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,072 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,944 | 86.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,128 | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,416 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 616 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 955 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 141 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,294 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,685 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98405