98408 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to TACOMA, WA 98408

98408 is a suburban zip code in Tacoma, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $197,500) are fairly typical for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.

The average family income here is $47,666/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98408 is $42,126.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98408 earn an average of $30,645/year. Women earn only $19,511/year.

12,914 people in 98408 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98408? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.5 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 9,306 men and 9,524 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 14,294 people (out of the 18,830 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,098 homes, and 335 businesses every day. 229 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98408 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vaduz, Liechtenstein!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 365 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 18,830
  • White Population: 13,354
  • Black Population: 2,891
  • Hispanic Population: 2,207
  • Asian Population: 2,173
  • Hawaiian Population: 470
  • Indian Population: 901
  • Male Population: 9,306
  • Female Population: 9,524
  • Median Age: 36
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 38
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Pacific
  • State: Washington
  • CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
  • County: Pierce
  • City: Tacoma
  • Longitude: -122.4
  • Latitude: 47.2
  • Elevation: 365 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 253
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 12,410
  • Drive alone: 9,464
  • Carpool: 1,968
  • Public transit: 618
  • Ride bikes or walk: 229

  • Average commute time: 24.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 277
  •    5 - 9: 1,238
  •    10 - 14: 2,283
  •    15 - 19: 2,438
  •    20 - 24: 1,837
  •    25 - 29: 568
  •    30 - 34: 1,226
  •    35 - 39: 359
  •    40 - 44: 383
  •    45 - 59: 762
  •    60 - 89: 702
  •    90 plus: 337
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $197,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $48,601
  • Businesses: 288
  • Employees: 3,394
  • Annual Payroll: $79,078,000
  • Average Family Income: $47,666
  • Median Family Income: $38,030
  • Average Income for Men: $30,645
  • Average Income for Women: $19,511
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 053
  • State FIPS Code: 53

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Schools in 98408 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Birney
1202 S 76th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2060
Mann
1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2068
Whitman
1120 S 39th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2077
Middle Schools
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Baker
8320 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2100
Stewart
5010 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-2085
Other Schools
Park Avenue Center
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-1924

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 98408 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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