98498 ZIP Code
Lakewood, Washington
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98498 |
| City/Town: | Lakewood |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,256 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,878 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,864 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,571 |
| Median Home Value: | $427,600 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1596, -122.5579 |
Population Information (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,256 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,092 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,164 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,830 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,084 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,209 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,229 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,118 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,616 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,159 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,521 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,585 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,291 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,379 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,499 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 736 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $427,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,411 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,571 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,653 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 918 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,010 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,643 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,786 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 515 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 951 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,770 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,537 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,652 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,917 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,444 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98498 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,878 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,332 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,267 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,864 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,230 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,460 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 535 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,582 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,631 | 69.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,119 | 25.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 696 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,018 | 56.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,866 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 265 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,495 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 378 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,782 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,452 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,563 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,343 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,456 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 305 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 551 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98498 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 305 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 576 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 523 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,191 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,367 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,840 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,351 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,353 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 984 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98498 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,941 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,510 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 494 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,326 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98498 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 863 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 844 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,242 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 897 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 806 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,216 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,397 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,275 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 478 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,057 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,836 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,086 | 67.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,662 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,623 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98498 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,831 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,915 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,893 | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 746 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 389 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 958 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98498 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,375 | 58.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 891 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 511 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 891 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 772 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,206 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 831 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 87 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98498 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 661 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 933 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,406 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,506 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,542 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,842 | 22.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,753 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 533 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 358 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98498 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 547 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,683 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,989 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,800 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,018 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 534 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98498 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,125 | 44.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,995 | 51.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 121 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98498 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 618 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,873 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,334 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,828 | 24.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98498 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 210 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 295 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 703 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,827 | 54.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,498 | 21.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 369 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98498 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $763 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,411 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,653 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,508 | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,751 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,312 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,129 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,798 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,825 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98498 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,991 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,929 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,214 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,339 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,911 | 24.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98498 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,915 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 167 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 335 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,674 | 34.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 968 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,771 | 36.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,143 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,918 | 17.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,459 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,902 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 145 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,676 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,081 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98498 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,578 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,187 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,464 | 58.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,539 | 36.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 866 | 20.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 184 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98498 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,545 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,308 | 4.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,711 | 283.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,711 | 283.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,711 | 283.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 444 | 33.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 387 | 29.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 812 | 62.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 122 | 9.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98498 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,426 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,281 | 80.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,145 | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,616 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 790 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,140 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 599 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98498 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,653 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,201 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Lakewood, WA98498