98439 ZIP Code
Lakewood, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98439 |
| City/Town: | Lakewood |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,679 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,135 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,834 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,541 |
| Median Home Value: | $18,500 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1309, -122.5022 |
Population Information (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,679 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,202 | 56.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,477 | 43.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 628 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 689 | 12.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 412 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 276 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 702 | 12.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,626 | 28.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 448 | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 456 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 144 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 162 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 111 | 2.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 25 | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $18,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,372 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,541 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,275 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 266 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 171 | 7.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,104 | 92.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,972 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 131 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 326 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 719 | 24.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 840 | 28.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 594 | 20.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 275 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 87 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98439 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,135 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,566 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,175 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,834 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,629 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,522 | 83.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 295 | 16.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,234 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,186 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 252 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 36 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 3.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,015 | 53.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 851 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 140 | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 63 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 121 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 799 | 14.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 690 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,135 | 20.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,891 | 33.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,217 | 21.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 253 | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 338 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98439 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 123 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 120 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 212 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 299 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 502 | 22.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 617 | 27.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 198 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 48 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 15 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98439 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,692 | 111.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 396 | 26.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 7.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 35 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98439 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 217 | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 81 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 36 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 145 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 62 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 217 | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 337 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 83 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 63 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 82 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,445 | 78.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,053 | 53.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,840 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 422 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98439 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,887 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 266 | 11.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 202 | 8.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 66 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 379 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98439 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 266 | 10.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 667 | 26.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 178 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 471 | 18.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 148 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 360 | 14.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 174 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 277 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98439 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 480 | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 128 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 428 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 125 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 940 | 37.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 200 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 137 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 12 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 77 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98439 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 178 | 7.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 402 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 895 | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 861 | 33.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 205 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98439 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 239 | 10.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,918 | 84.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 106 | 4.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98439 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 292 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 921 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 809 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 253 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98439 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 139 | 81.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 32 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98439 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | -- / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $315 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,372 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,275 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,047 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 639 | 28.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 622 | 27.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 502 | 22.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 967 | 42.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 130 | 5.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98439 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,202 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 601 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,266 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 19 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 205 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 451 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98439 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,790 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 89 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 189 | 10.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 762 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 318 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 432 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,004 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 422 | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,867 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 663 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 15 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 591 | 89.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 57 | 8.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98439 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,934 | 69.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,639 | 28.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 632 | 38.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 958 | 58.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 730 | 44.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98439 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,262 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 129 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 417 | 323.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 417 | 323.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 417 | 323.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 29.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 339 | 262.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98439 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,051 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,709 | 73.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,342 | 26.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,249 | 24.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 61 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98439 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,275 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,218 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Lakewood, WA98439