98422 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98422 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,066 |
| Median Household Income: | $111,991 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,721 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,239 |
| Median Home Value: | $569,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2904, -122.3924 |
Population Information (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,066 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,969 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,097 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,380 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,369 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,427 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,269 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,138 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,100 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,917 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,824 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,545 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,497 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,307 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 946 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 347 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $569,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,029 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,239 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,987 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 252 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,251 | 78.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,736 | 21.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,483 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 408 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 537 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,255 | 21.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,415 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,771 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,678 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,419 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98422 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $111,991 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,712 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,196 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,721 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,538 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,030 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 451 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,072 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,795 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,670 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 550 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,916 | 63.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,867 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 276 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,552 | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 150 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 446 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,859 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,149 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,320 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,611 | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 205 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 499 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98422 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 243 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 76 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 163 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 227 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 688 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 909 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,193 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,750 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,243 | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,495 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98422 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,168 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,307 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 453 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 66 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,654 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98422 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 831 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 989 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 412 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,128 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,160 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 662 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,135 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,343 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,049 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 509 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 563 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,553 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,591 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,787 | 30.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,437 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98422 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,441 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,197 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,006 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 311 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 646 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98422 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,764 | 82.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 118 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 377 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 211 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 125 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 76 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98422 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 362 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 828 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,641 | 32.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,877 | 22.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,178 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 387 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 348 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 293 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 306 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98422 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 65 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 344 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,218 | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,918 | 47.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,994 | 24.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 700 | 8.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98422 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,987 | 49.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 114 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,623 | 45.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 151 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98422 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 128 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,673 | 20.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,456 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,730 | 34.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98422 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 74 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 34 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 287 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,028 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,452 | 55.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 344 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98422 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,485 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $962 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,029 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,987 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,832 | 60.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,930 | 24.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,002 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,478 | 18.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,754 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,365 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98422 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,662 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,672 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,183 | 59.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 151 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 633 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,217 | 25.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98422 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,761 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 299 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 224 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,079 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,211 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 948 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,074 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,507 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,990 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,046 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 185 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 921 | 45.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 940 | 45.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98422 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,814 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,064 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 766 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,091 | 68.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 264 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 207 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98422 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,854 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 524 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,212 | 613.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,212 | 613.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,212 | 613.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 967 | 184.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 144 | 27.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 458 | 87.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 88 | 16.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98422 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,597 | 80.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,089 | 19.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,061 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,143 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,751 | 8.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 134 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98422 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,987 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,800 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98422