98498 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LAKEWOOD, WA 98498

98498 is an upscale suburban zip code in Lakewood, Washington. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($260,900) are significantly above average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.

The average family income here is $65,542/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 98498 is $51,674.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98498 earn an average of $37,326/year. Women earn only $23,735/year.

12,329 people in 98498 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98498? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.5 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 13,487 men and 14,059 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,981 people (out of the 27,546 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,723 homes, and 233 businesses every day. 263 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98498 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Vaduz, Liechtenstein!) and -123 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 407 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 27,546
  • White Population: 20,119
  • Black Population: 3,983
  • Hispanic Population: 2,540
  • Asian Population: 3,452
  • Hawaiian Population: 789
  • Indian Population: 791
  • Male Population: 13,487
  • Female Population: 14,059
  • Median Age: 42
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 43
  • 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: Lakewood
  • Longitude: -122.6
  • Latitude: 47.2
  • Elevation: 408 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 253
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 11,992
  • Drive alone: 9,695
  • Carpool: 1,511
  • Public transit: 392
  • Ride bikes or walk: 263

  • Average commute time: 25.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 217
  •    5 - 9: 1,122
  •    10 - 14: 1,698
  •    15 - 19: 2,104
  •    20 - 24: 2,369
  •    25 - 29: 776
  •    30 - 34: 1,536
  •    35 - 39: 247
  •    40 - 44: 253
  •    45 - 59: 674
  •    60 - 89: 684
  •    90 plus: 312
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $260,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $53,252
  • Businesses: 292
  • Employees: 2,069
  • Annual Payroll: $54,720,000
  • Average Family Income: $65,542
  • Median Family Income: $43,938
  • Average Income for Men: $37,326
  • Average Income for Women: $23,735
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 98498 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Custer Elementary School
7700 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Idlewild Elementary School
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lake City Elementary School
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lake Louise Elementary School
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Oakbrook Elementary School
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Oak Grove
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Steilacoom, WA 98498
(253) 589-7855
Tillicum Elementary School
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Middle Schools
Hudtloff Middle School
7702 Phillips Road
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Mann Middle School
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
High Schools
Firwood
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Steilacoom, WA 98498
(253) 589-7845
Lakes High School
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550

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