Welcome to TACOMA, WA 98444
98444 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Tacoma, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $193,700) are fairly typical for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
The average family income here is $42,796/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 98444 is $35,439.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98444 earn an average of $26,873/year. Women earn only $17,666/year.
13,699 people in 98444 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98444? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.3 minutes.
The median age here is 30. There are 16,627 men and 17,329 women. The median age for men is 30 while for women the median age is 30.
To give you a sense of the community, 11,044 people (out of the 33,956 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,946 homes, and 710 businesses every day. 907 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98444 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 303 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Tacoma, WA
Average Home Value in 98444: $193,700
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
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- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
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- 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
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Demographics
- Total Population: 33,956
- White Population: 20,541
- Black Population: 5,515
- Hispanic Population: 5,569
- Asian Population: 5,002
- Hawaiian Population: 1,741
- Indian Population: 1,194
- Male Population: 16,627
- Female Population: 17,329
- Median Age: 30
- Median Age of Males: 30
- Median Age of Females: 30
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: 47.1
- Elevation: 304 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 253
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 13,387
- Drive alone: 9,624
- Carpool: 2,196
- Public transit: 501
- Ride bikes or walk: 907
- Average commute time: 25.3 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 594
- 5 - 9: 1,494
- 10 - 14: 1,744
- 15 - 19: 2,344
- 20 - 24: 2,181
- 25 - 29: 733
- 30 - 34: 1,476
- 35 - 39: 252
- 40 - 44: 405
- 45 - 59: 1,102
- 60 - 89: 661
- 90 plus: 401
The Economics
- Average House Value: $193,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $39,380
- Businesses: 579
- Employees: 7,723
- Annual Payroll: $251,565,000
- Average Family Income: $42,796
- Median Family Income: $32,351
- Average Income for Men: $26,873
- Average Income for Women: $17,666
The Politics
- Congressional District: 09, 06
- Congressional District Land Area: 607.0, 6781.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Adam Smith (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 053
- State FIPS Code: 53
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Schools in 98444 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brookdale Elementary
- 611 132nd Street S
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9885
- Christensen Elementary
- 10232 Barnes Lane
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9887
- Fern Hill
- 8442 S Park Ave
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 571-2095
- James Sales Elementary
- 11213 Sheridan Ave S
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9891
- Middle Schools
- Perry G Keithley Middle School
- 12324 12th Ave S
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9884
- High Schools
- Gates Secondary School
- 813 132nd Street S
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9882
- Washington High School
- 12420 Ainsworth Ave S
- Tacoma, WA 98444
- (253) 535-9881
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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 98444 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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