98499 ZIP Code
Lakewood, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98499 |
| City/Town: | Lakewood |
| County: | Pierce |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,207 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,726 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,362 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,941 |
| Median Home Value: | $371,300 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1662, -122.5061 |
Population Information (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,207 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,870 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,337 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,898 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,502 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,976 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,771 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,914 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,478 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,421 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,097 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,009 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,074 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,936 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,504 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 627 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $371,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,322 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,941 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,069 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 872 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,848 | 34.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,221 | 65.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,146 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,187 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,317 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,645 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,042 | 26.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,371 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,981 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,603 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98499 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,726 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,651 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,966 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,362 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,543 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,862 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 797 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,778 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,643 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,431 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 788 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,533 | 48.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,680 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 250 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,153 | 9.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1,601 | 4.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,920 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,070 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,832 | 11.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,291 | 21.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,554 | 16.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 594 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 85 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,058 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98499 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 861 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 462 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,052 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,144 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,324 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,150 | 22.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,933 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,427 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 855 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 861 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98499 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,496 | 72.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,396 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 608 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 242 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 306 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,019 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98499 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 172 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 902 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 959 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 513 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,165 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,423 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 611 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,819 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,275 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,958 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,102 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 878 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98499 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 (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,656 | 86.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,974 | 52.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,780 | 49.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,590 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98499 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,980 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,889 | 27.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,075 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,110 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,056 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,954 | 21.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98499 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,688 | 38.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 684 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 544 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,255 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,926 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,941 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,012 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 883 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98499 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 513 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,240 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,866 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,301 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,457 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,439 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,613 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,017 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 422 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98499 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 552 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,593 | 24.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,963 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,416 | 29.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,035 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98499 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,120 | 22.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 274 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,259 | 72.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 123 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 201 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98499 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,109 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,127 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,316 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,517 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98499 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 503 | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 67 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 170 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 832 | 17.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,332 | 48.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 785 | 16.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 147 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98499 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,927 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $760 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,322 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,069 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,027 | 35.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,837 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,986 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,419 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,354 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,860 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98499 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,466 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,069 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,385 | 40.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 333 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,407 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,412 | 32.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98499 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,531 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 524 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,496 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,531 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,830 | 24.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,795 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,464 | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,246 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,359 | 19.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 723 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,282 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,354 | 37.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98499 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,745 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,059 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,439 | 56.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,145 | 35.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,346 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 475 | 7.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98499 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,064 | 82.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,213 | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,143 | 277.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,143 | 277.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,143 | 277.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 445 | 20.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 219 | 9.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 203 | 9.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,525 | 114.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98499 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,309 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,987 | 74.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,322 | 25.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,424 | 13.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 271 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,121 | 9.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 506 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98499 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,069 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,102 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Lakewood, WA98499