Tacoma, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98433
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,584
- 286/sq mi High-density area
- $60,158
- Median income Below-median income area
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tacoma pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 286
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98433 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98433 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, home to 14,584 residents across 51.0 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98433 reports a modest median household income of $60,158 (34% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,582. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is 11 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98433 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 98433
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tacoma, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98433.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 98433, 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
14,584
Population
51.0
Area (sq mi)
286
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98433?
23.0
Median Age
63.7%
Male
36.3%
Female
10.1%
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?
$60,158
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$25,582
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
10.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98433 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)
$60,158 14th percentile higher than 14% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,915housing units
4,915
Total Housing Units
4,397
Occupied Units
518
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,312
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 98433, employing approximately 1,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,679,000.
105
Businesses
1,248
Employees
$71.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 27.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.9% |
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 98433 vs 98430 →
ZIP 98433 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98499
Lakewood (98499)
29,750 residents
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
27,546 residents
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
26,944 residents
- 98467
University Place (98467)
14,728 residents
- 98433
Tacoma (98433)
14,584 residents
- 98327 8,267
Dupont (98327)
8,267 residents
- 98388 7,508
Steilacoom (98388)
7,508 residents
- 98439 4,839
Lakewood (98439)
4,839 residents
- 98303 1,037
Anderson Island (98303)
1,037 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98433 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98433 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98327
Dupont (98327)
$120,781 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
- 98303
Anderson Island (98303)
$80,282 median income
- 98499
Lakewood (98499)
$67,292 median income
- 98433
Tacoma (98433)
$60,158 median income
- 98439
Lakewood (98439)
$50,509 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98433 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 13 | 0.9 mi |
| 98327 | Dupont, WA | 8,267 | 3.5 mi |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 27,546 | 3.8 mi |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 4,839 | 4.1 mi |
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb, WA | 366 | 4.5 mi |
| 98467 | University Place, WA | 14,728 | 6.7 mi |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 29,750 | 5.4 mi |
| 98388 | Steilacoom, WA | 7,508 | 7.0 mi |
| 98303 | Anderson Island, WA | 1,037 | 6.4 mi |
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | 26,944 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98433, 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 (14,584 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 98433 in?
ZIP code 98433 (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 98433?
ZIP code 98433 in Tacoma, WA has a population of 14,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98433?
The median household income in ZIP 98433 is $60,158, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98433?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98433 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98433?
ZIP code 98433 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98433?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98433 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98433?
In ZIP code 98433, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 98433?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98433 is 10.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98433?
In ZIP code 98433, approximately 0.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98433?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98433 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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