98444 ZIP Code
Tacoma, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98444 |
| City/Town: | Tacoma |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,366 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,855 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,005 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,796 |
| Median Home Value: | $326,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.9 sq miles
18.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1523, -122.4489 |
Population Information (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,366 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,040 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,326 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,549 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,410 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,303 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,966 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,975 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,143 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,007 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,464 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,857 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,662 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,211 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,391 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 428 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $326,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,427 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,796 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,940 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 856 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,762 | 44.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,178 | 55.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,163 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,341 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,676 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,774 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,502 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,285 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,729 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 856 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98444 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,855 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,428 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,952 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,005 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,814 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,310 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,127 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,883 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,903 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,813 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 591 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,924 | 45.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,087 | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 358 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,685 | 10.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1,467 | 4.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,474 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,371 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,433 | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,415 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,580 | 13.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 360 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,466 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98444 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 568 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 463 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,024 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,177 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,944 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,824 | 21.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,010 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,785 | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 789 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 356 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98444 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,397 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,258 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 549 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 749 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 266 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 967 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98444 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,581 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,561 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 567 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,501 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,580 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 158 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 458 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,750 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,937 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,906 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 605 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 643 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,178 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,186 | 57.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,556 | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,668 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98444 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,388 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,232 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,444 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 932 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,167 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,902 | 22.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98444 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,770 | 49.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 324 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 452 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,201 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,325 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,549 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,393 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 752 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98444 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 546 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,511 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,033 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,245 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,460 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,872 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,523 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 950 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 656 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98444 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 371 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,164 | 15.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,239 | 38.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,441 | 32.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,354 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 227 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98444 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,537 | 19.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 213 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,811 | 75.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 112 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 94 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 108 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98444 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,045 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,638 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,711 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,546 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98444 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 486 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 115 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 329 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,457 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,922 | 50.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 361 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98444 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,854 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,427 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,940 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,835 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,088 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,791 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,842 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,453 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,985 | 23.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98444 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,454 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,067 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,076 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,827 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,894 | 33.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98444 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 309 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 553 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,514 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,676 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,641 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,624 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,125 | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,846 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,820 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 369 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,687 | 63.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,764 | 30.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98444 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,493 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,373 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,408 | 69.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,727 | 27.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,070 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 238 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98444 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,771 | 78.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,644 | 4.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,595 | 462.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,595 | 462.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,595 | 462.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 711 | 43.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,198 | 72.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 682 | 41.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,198 | 133.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98444 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,817 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,160 | 67.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,657 | 32.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,108 | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,028 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,133 | 12.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,388 | 4.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98444 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,940 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,362 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Tacoma, WA98444