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ZIP Code 98438

Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

366
167/sq mi
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 98438 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mcchord Afb, Pierce County, Washington, home to just 366 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 98438, but per-capita income is $27,455. The poverty rate stands at 53.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 37.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 98438 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 98438, Mcchord Afb, 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

366

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98438?

22.4

Median Age

85.2%

Male

14.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 10.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

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?

$27,455

Per Capita Income

53.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

58

Total Housing Units

58

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.9%
Renter 62.1%

2004

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 98438, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,889,000.

25

Businesses

166

Employees

$14.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 28.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 24.0%

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 98438 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 98438 ranks #0 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 Code City Population Distance
98439 Lakewood, WA 4,839 0.6 mi
98499 Lakewood, WA 29,750 2.5 mi
98447 Tacoma, WA 842 2.7 mi
98444 Tacoma, WA 33,956 2.7 mi
98430 Camp Murray, WA 13 3.5 mi
98498 Lakewood, WA 27,546 3.4 mi
98409 Tacoma, WA 22,989 5.5 mi
98445 Tacoma, WA 29,661 4.1 mi
98433 Tacoma, WA 14,584 4.5 mi
98408 Tacoma, WA 18,830 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 Mcchord Afb, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98438 in? ▼
ZIP code 98438 (Mcchord Afb) 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 98438? ▼
ZIP code 98438 in Mcchord Afb, WA has a population of 366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98438? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98438 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98438? ▼
ZIP code 98438 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98438? ▼
In ZIP code 98438, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 98438? ▼
In ZIP code 98438, approximately 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98438? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98438 is 53.4% 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.