98406 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98406 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,994 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,755 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,208 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,404 |
| Median Home Value: | $516,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2641, -122.5126 |
Population Information (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,994 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,124 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,870 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 914 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,104 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,265 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 962 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,555 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,597 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,488 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,817 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,427 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,339 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,495 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,292 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 739 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $516,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,557 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,404 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,002 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 402 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,497 | 65.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,505 | 35.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,194 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 170 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 636 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,914 | 16.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,439 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,610 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,119 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,306 | 19.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,755 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,336 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,441 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,208 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,000 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,382 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 546 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,604 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,938 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,690 | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 713 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,708 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,038 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 654 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 228 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,241 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 562 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 937 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 632 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 243 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98406 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 147 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 332 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 613 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 509 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,124 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,307 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,145 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,781 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,459 | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,585 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98406 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,112 | 65.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 993 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 277 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 342 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,194 | 17.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98406 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 766 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 696 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 308 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,160 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,088 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 191 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 833 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,328 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,373 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 877 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 668 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,061 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 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 (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,428 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,452 | 80.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,599 | 28.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,163 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98406 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,634 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,194 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,702 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 542 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 306 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 813 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98406 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,942 | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 306 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 162 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 336 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 602 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 720 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,336 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98406 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 205 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 418 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 710 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,326 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,433 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,213 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,145 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,396 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,558 | 24.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98406 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 643 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,201 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,597 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,319 | 31.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,107 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 537 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98406 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,888 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 168 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,431 | 54.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 408 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98406 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 731 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,732 | 37.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,767 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,772 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98406 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 23 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 35 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 104 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 420 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,486 | 38.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,273 | 50.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98406 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $890 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,557 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,002 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,326 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,603 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,817 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,137 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,330 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,325 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98406 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,179 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,262 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,877 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 595 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,891 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98406 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,857 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,928 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 640 | 13.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,741 | 35.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,119 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,865 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,591 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,359 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 149 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,430 | 42.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,780 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98406 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,870 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,861 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,485 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,254 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 381 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 122 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98406 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,878 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 414 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,116 | 269.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,116 | 269.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,116 | 269.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 335 | 80.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 9.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 189 | 45.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 19.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98406 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,731 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,349 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 514 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 332 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 374 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 129 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98406 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,002 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,280 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98406