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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
$94,122
Median income
$561,600
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Washington average), while per-capita income is $40,488. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $561,600 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,890 per month, and 49.1% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pierce County, letting you compare 98424 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 98424?

31.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

23.3%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 14.4%
Asian 15.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 7.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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

$40,488

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98424 ranks nationally

Tacoma, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,122 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,596

Total Housing Units

4,355

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.1%
Renter 50.9%

$561,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98424 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Pierce County

98391 standard
Bonney Lake, WA
Pop: 44,309
98387 standard
Spanaway, WA
Pop: 43,173
98374 standard
Puyallup, WA
Pop: 37,360
98444 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 33,956
98404 standard
Tacoma, WA
Pop: 32,086
98499 standard
Lakewood, WA
Pop: 29,750

Related Areas

Pierce County Tacoma, WA Washington

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.