98409 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98409 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,645 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,245 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,501 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,960 |
| Median Home Value: | $330,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2130, -122.4749 |
Population Information (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,645 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,441 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,204 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,360 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,446 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,692 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,794 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,460 | 12.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,784 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,677 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,094 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,445 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,246 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,751 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 629 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 267 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $330,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,478 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,960 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,632 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 328 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,106 | 43.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,526 | 56.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,893 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 923 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,394 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,376 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,689 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,050 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,617 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 844 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,245 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,605 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,484 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,501 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,095 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,589 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 774 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,592 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,636 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,406 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 501 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,090 | 56.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,139 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 382 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,503 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 327 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,015 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,189 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,112 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,541 | 15.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,950 | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 705 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 767 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98409 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 508 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 423 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 877 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 893 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,433 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,462 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,713 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,016 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 625 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 682 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98409 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,760 | 73.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,709 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 771 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 276 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 450 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,020 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98409 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 771 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,458 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 534 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,603 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,323 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 86 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 643 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,236 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,953 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,713 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,144 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,064 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,596 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,342 | 57.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,326 | 43.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,196 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98409 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,856 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,567 | 22.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,630 | 14.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 921 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 744 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,439 | 21.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98409 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,125 | 51.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 559 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 471 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 845 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,433 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 618 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,879 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98409 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 67 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,344 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,458 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,487 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,259 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,015 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 648 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 771 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 946 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,965 | 24.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98409 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 777 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,700 | 14.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,075 | 42.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,055 | 25.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,188 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98409 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,034 | 26.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,203 | 70.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 56 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 194 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98409 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,106 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,759 | 32.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,234 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,533 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98409 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 274 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 49 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 84 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 292 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,290 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,718 | 53.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 351 | 6.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,892 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,478 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,632 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,057 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,432 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,586 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,493 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,415 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,096 | 18.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98409 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,549 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,582 | 48.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,407 | 38.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 160 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,085 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,848 | 42.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98409 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,109 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 463 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 224 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,447 | 34.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,454 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,521 | 35.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,307 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,528 | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,792 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,288 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 391 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,800 | 65.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,097 | 25.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98409 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,694 | 75.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,258 | 21.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,747 | 59.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,396 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,398 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 115 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,360 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 608 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,285 | 540.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,285 | 540.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,285 | 540.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 402 | 66.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 18.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 109 | 17.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 829 | 136.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 67 | 11.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98409 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,285 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,461 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,824 | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,390 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 698 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,599 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 137 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98409 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,632 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,217 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98409