Tacoma, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98422
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,151
- 1,168/sq mi High-density area
- $118,604
- Median income Above-median income area
- $663,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tacoma pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,168
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98422 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 98422 (Tacoma, WA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.1 in 2023 to 315.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98422 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, with 20,151 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 1,168 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98422 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,604 (30% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,678. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $663,800 (30% above the average Washington ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,180.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98422 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 98422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tacoma, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98422.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 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 98422, Tacoma, 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
20,151
Population
17.3
Area (sq mi)
1,168
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98422?
40.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
15.2%
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?
$118,604
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$55,678
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98422 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Tacoma, 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)
$118,604 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
8,313housing units
8,313
Total Housing Units
8,038
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$663,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$2,180
Median Rent
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98422 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 229 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 267 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 306 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 311 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 315 |
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 293 business establishments in ZIP 98422, employing approximately 1,990 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,534,000.
293
Businesses
1,990
Employees
$125.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 68 | 23.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98422 vs 98421 →
ZIP 98422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98023
Federal Way (98023)
47,510 residents
- 98003
Federal Way (98003)
44,151 residents
- 98404
Tacoma (98404)
32,086 residents
- 98422
Tacoma (98422)
20,151 residents
- 98424 10,140
Tacoma (98424)
10,140 residents
- 98403 7,713
Tacoma (98403)
7,713 residents
- 98354 6,976
Milton (98354)
6,976 residents
- 98402 6,356
Tacoma (98402)
6,356 residents
- 98443 5,371
Tacoma (98443)
5,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98422 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98422
Tacoma (98422)
$118,604 median income
- 98443
Tacoma (98443)
$105,035 median income
- 98023
Federal Way (98023)
$104,893 median income
- 98354
Milton (98354)
$96,866 median income
- 98424
Tacoma (98424)
$94,122 median income
- 98403
Tacoma (98403)
$88,056 median income
- 98404
Tacoma (98404)
$82,191 median income
- 98003
Federal Way (98003)
$75,319 median income
- 98402
Tacoma (98402)
$60,505 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98422 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98421 | Tacoma, WA | 1,308 | 2.1 mi |
| 98023 | Federal Way, WA | 47,510 | 1.9 mi |
| 98402 | Tacoma, WA | 6,356 | 3.6 mi |
| 98403 | Tacoma, WA | 7,713 | 3.5 mi |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 44,151 | 3.7 mi |
| 98424 | Tacoma, WA | 10,140 | 4.3 mi |
| 98404 | Tacoma, WA | 32,086 | 5.6 mi |
| 98443 | Tacoma, WA | 5,371 | 5.9 mi |
| 98354 | Milton, WA | 6,976 | 4.5 mi |
| 98416 | Tacoma, WA | 1,014 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98422, 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 (20,151 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 98422 in?
ZIP code 98422 (Tacoma) 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 98422?
ZIP code 98422 in Tacoma, WA has a population of 20,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98422?
The median household income in ZIP 98422 is $118,604, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98422?
The median home value in ZIP 98422 is $663,800, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98422 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98422?
ZIP code 98422 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 1,990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98422 are: Construction (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98422 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 98422?
In ZIP code 98422, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98422 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98422?
In ZIP code 98422, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98422 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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