98408 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98408 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,438 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,502 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,105 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,457 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1974, -122.4465 |
Population Information (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,438 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,568 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,870 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,413 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,450 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 885 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,174 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,082 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,030 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,655 | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,770 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,636 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,449 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,745 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 665 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 484 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,476 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,457 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,117 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 340 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,400 | 66.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,717 | 33.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,434 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 540 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,046 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,279 | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,754 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,103 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,573 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,139 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,502 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,915 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,173 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,105 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,463 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,478 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 985 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,867 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,607 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,335 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 521 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,483 | 58.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,542 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 392 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,740 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 603 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 587 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,091 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,141 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,503 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,699 | 7.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 133 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 195 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 476 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98408 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 262 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 235 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 336 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 524 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,041 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,568 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,296 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,955 | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 459 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 441 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98408 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,383 | 70.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 963 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 406 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 189 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,095 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98408 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 606 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,011 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,380 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 928 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 179 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 468 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 695 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,251 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,140 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 716 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 800 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.9% | 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 (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,513 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,420 | 62.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,451 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,742 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98408 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,809 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,297 | 28.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,947 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 460 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 435 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,304 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98408 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,549 | 77.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 258 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 273 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 276 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 131 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 277 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 604 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 89 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98408 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 129 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 285 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 475 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 450 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 444 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 766 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 954 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,363 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,329 | 15.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,262 | 26.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98408 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 235 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 777 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,197 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,292 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,601 | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 355 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98408 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,726 | 33.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 236 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,934 | 60.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 79 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 86 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98408 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 496 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,554 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,122 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,945 | 24.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98408 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 39 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 41 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 183 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,290 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,248 | 60.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 543 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98408 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,973 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $783 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,476 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,117 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,409 | 42.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,182 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,805 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,134 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,469 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,073 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98408 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,955 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,715 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,940 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 165 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,083 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,675 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98408 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,392 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 411 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 214 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,706 | 38.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 969 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,092 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,003 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,201 | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,808 | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 427 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,104 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,277 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98408 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,293 | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,799 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,726 | 71.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,059 | 27.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 310 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98408 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,158 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 884 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,280 | 257.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,280 | 257.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,280 | 257.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 309 | 35.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 151 | 17.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 604 | 68.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 5.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98408 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,025 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,233 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,792 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 785 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 285 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,681 | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98408 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,117 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,635 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98408