98424 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to TACOMA, WA 98424

98424 is an upscale suburban zip code in Tacoma, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($270,700) are significantly above average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.

The average family income here is $42,214/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 98424 is $36,555.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98424 earn an average of $28,753/year. Women earn only $19,176/year.

2,433 people in 98424 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98424? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.1 minutes.

The median age here is 31. There are 5,103 men and 5,037 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,445 people (out of the 10,140 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,161 homes, and 645 businesses every day. 130 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98424 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Lyon, France!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 17 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 10,140
  • White Population: 6,372
  • Black Population: 1,024
  • Hispanic Population: 1,666
  • Asian Population: 1,895
  • Hawaiian Population: 389
  • Indian Population: 481
  • Male Population: 5,103
  • Female Population: 5,037
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 32
  • 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: -122.4
  • Latitude: 47.2
  • Elevation: 17 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 253
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,365
  • Drive alone: 1,786
  • Carpool: 346
  • Public transit: 82
  • Ride bikes or walk: 130

  • Average commute time: 25.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 98
  •    5 - 9: 295
  •    10 - 14: 392
  •    15 - 19: 373
  •    20 - 24: 285
  •    25 - 29: 120
  •    30 - 34: 331
  •    35 - 39: 42
  •    40 - 44: 56
  •    45 - 59: 143
  •    60 - 89: 142
  •    90 plus: 88
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $270,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $56,784
  • Businesses: 566
  • Employees: 12,950
  • Annual Payroll: $557,776,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,214
  • Median Family Income: $31,938
  • Average Income for Men: $28,753
  • Average Income for Women: $19,176
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 98424 Zip Code

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Middle Schools
Columbia Junior High School
2901 54th Avenue E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1600
High Schools
Fife High School
5616 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 284-1100
Learning Opportunity Center
5802 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 284-1000

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 98424 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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