Tacoma, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98424
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,140
- 621/sq mi High-density area
- $94,122
- Median income Above-median income area
- $561,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tacoma pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 621
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98424 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, home to 10,140 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 621 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,122 (4% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,488. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $561,600 (10% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,890; 49.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98424 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 98424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tacoma, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98424.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 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 98424, 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
10,140
Population
16.3
Area (sq mi)
621
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98424?
31.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
23.3%
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?
$94,122
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$40,488
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98424 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)
$94,122 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
4,596housing units
4,596
Total Housing Units
4,355
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$561,600
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,890
Median Rent
2000
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98424 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.2% | 211 |
| 2020 | +6.9% | 226 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 265 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 291 |
| 2024 | – | 316 |
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 643 business establishments in ZIP 98424, employing approximately 17,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,094,499,000.
643
Businesses
17,527
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 86 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 13.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 84 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 76 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
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 98424 vs 98443 →
ZIP 98424 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
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
20,468 residents
- 98422
Tacoma (98422)
20,151 residents
- 98424 10,140
Tacoma (98424)
10,140 residents
- 98418 10,069
Tacoma (98418)
10,069 residents
- 98354 6,976
Milton (98354)
6,976 residents
- 98402 6,356
Tacoma (98402)
6,356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98424 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98424 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
- 98371
Puyallup (98371)
$97,242 median income
- 98354
Milton (98354)
$96,866 median income
- 98424
Tacoma (98424)
$94,122 median income
- 98418
Tacoma (98418)
$89,706 median income
- 98404
Tacoma (98404)
$82,191 median income
- 98003
Federal Way (98003)
$75,319 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98424 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98443 | Tacoma, WA | 5,371 | 2.3 mi |
| 98354 | Milton, WA | 6,976 | 2.1 mi |
| 98371 | Puyallup, WA | 20,468 | 2.8 mi |
| 98421 | Tacoma, WA | 1,308 | 2.8 mi |
| 98404 | Tacoma, WA | 32,086 | 3.2 mi |
| 98023 | Federal Way, WA | 47,510 | 5.2 mi |
| 98422 | Tacoma, WA | 20,151 | 4.3 mi |
| 98402 | Tacoma, WA | 6,356 | 4.2 mi |
| 98418 | Tacoma, WA | 10,069 | 4.5 mi |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 44,151 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98424, 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 (10,140 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 98424 in?
ZIP code 98424 (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 98424?
ZIP code 98424 in Tacoma, WA has a population of 10,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98424?
The median household income in ZIP 98424 is $94,122, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98424?
The median home value in ZIP 98424 is $561,600, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98424 is White at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98424?
ZIP code 98424 has 643 business establishments employing approximately 17,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98424 are: Wholesale trade (86), Retail trade (84), Transportation and warehousing (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98424 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 98424?
In ZIP code 98424, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 98424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98424 is 26.8 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 98424?
In ZIP code 98424, approximately 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98424 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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