ZIP Code 98447

ZIP code 98447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. The area is home to 842 residents, producing a population density of 5,623 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98447 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98447 sits at —, while per-capita income is $6,520. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.4, 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 98447 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →