Fox Island, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98333
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,633
- 270/sq mi High-density area
- $172,292
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,003,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fox Island pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 270
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98333 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98333 (Fox Island, WA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 359.1 in 2023 to 384.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98333 covers 13.4 square miles in Fox Island, Pierce County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,633 residents on file, a density of 270 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98333 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,292 (90% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,003,900 (96% above the average Washington ZIP), while 92.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98333 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fox Island, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98333.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98333, Fox Island, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,633
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
270
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98333?
53.1
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$172,292
Median Household Income
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$97,910
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98333 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Fox Island, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$172,292 Top 4% higher than 96% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,556housing units
1,556
Total Housing Units
1,393
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,003,900
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
384
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+284%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98333 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 265 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 306 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 354 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 359 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 384 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 98333, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,016,000.
76
Businesses
217
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
27,546 residents
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
26,944 residents
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
24,925 residents
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
21,610 residents
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
19,885 residents
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
15,855 residents
- 98467
University Place (98467)
14,728 residents
- 98388 7,508
Steilacoom (98388)
7,508 residents
- 98465 6,340
Tacoma (98465)
6,340 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98333 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98333
Fox Island (98333)
$172,292 median income
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
$135,330 median income
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
$128,592 median income
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
$110,288 median income
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
$104,264 median income
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
$101,778 median income
- 98388
Steilacoom (98388)
$100,851 median income
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
$91,664 median income
- 98467
University Place (98467)
$91,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98333 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98335 | Gig Harbor, WA | 24,925 | 3.6 mi |
| 98388 | Steilacoom, WA | 7,508 | 3.8 mi |
| 98465 | Tacoma, WA | 6,340 | 4.5 mi |
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | 26,944 | 4.4 mi |
| 98467 | University Place, WA | 14,728 | 4.8 mi |
| 98406 | Tacoma, WA | 21,610 | 5.6 mi |
| 98332 | Gig Harbor, WA | 15,855 | 8.2 mi |
| 98407 | Tacoma, WA | 19,885 | 6.1 mi |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 27,546 | 6.8 mi |
| 98416 | Tacoma, WA | 1,014 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98333, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,633 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98333 in?
ZIP code 98333 (Fox Island) is located in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98333?
ZIP code 98333 in Fox Island, WA has a population of 3,633 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98333?
The median household income in ZIP 98333 is $172,292, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98333?
The median home value in ZIP 98333 is $1,003,900, which is 261% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98333?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98333 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98333?
ZIP code 98333 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98333?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98333 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98333?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98333 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98333?
In ZIP code 98333, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98333?
In ZIP code 98333, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98333?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98333 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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