Welcome to TACOMA, WA 98409
98409 is a suburban zip code in Tacoma, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $195,500) are fairly typical for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
The average family income here is $41,640/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 98409 is $35,103.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98409 earn an average of $28,008/year. Women earn only $18,354/year.
9,418 people in 98409 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98409? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.4 minutes.
The median age here is 30. There are 11,262 men and 11,727 women. The median age for men is 30 while for women the median age is 31.
To give you a sense of the community, 8,410 people (out of the 22,989 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,653 homes, and 1,435 businesses every day. 184 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98409 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Chisinau, Moldova!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 298 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 98409
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HOA Property Management Information in Tacoma, WA
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Tacoma, WA
Average Home Value in 98409: $195,500
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 22,989
- White Population: 14,735
- Black Population: 5,176
- Hispanic Population: 3,356
- Asian Population: 2,424
- Hawaiian Population: 656
- Indian Population: 956
- Male Population: 11,262
- Female Population: 11,727
- Median Age: 30
- Median Age of Males: 30
- Median Age of Females: 31
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: -122.5
- Latitude: 47.2
- Elevation: 298 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 253
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 9,165
- Drive alone: 6,925
- Carpool: 1,563
- Public transit: 387
- Ride bikes or walk: 184
- Average commute time: 24.4 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 224
- 5 - 9: 962
- 10 - 14: 1,433
- 15 - 19: 1,950
- 20 - 24: 1,228
- 25 - 29: 424
- 30 - 34: 1,141
- 35 - 39: 308
- 40 - 44: 235
- 45 - 59: 582
- 60 - 89: 406
- 90 plus: 272
The Economics
- Average House Value: $195,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $45,882
- Businesses: 1,160
- Employees: 19,128
- Annual Payroll: $644,583,000
- Average Family Income: $41,640
- Median Family Income: $32,132
- Average Income for Men: $28,008
- Average Income for Women: $18,354
The Politics
- Congressional District: 06
- Congressional District Land Area: 6781.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Derek Kilmer (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 053
- State FIPS Code: 53
Schools in 98409 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Arlington
- 3002 S 72nd St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1863
- Edison
- 5830 S Pine St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1848
- Madison Headstart
- 3102 So. 43rd St.
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (206) 596-1870
- Manitou Park
- 4330 S 66th St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1852
- Middle Schools
- Gray
- 3109 S 60th St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1860
- High Schools
- Mt Tahoma
- 6229 S Tyler St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1961
- Oakland Alternative High School
- 3319 S Adams St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- (253) 571-1387
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 98409 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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