University Place, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98467
Pierce County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,728
- 1,248/sq mi High-density area
- $91,354
- Median income Above-median income area
- $623,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
University Place pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,248
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98467 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98467 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in University Place, Pierce County, Washington, home to 14,728 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 1,248 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98467 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,354 (0% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,881. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $623,800 (22% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,663; 59.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pierce County, so 98467 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 98467
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in University Place, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98467.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 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 98467, University Place, 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
14,728
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
1,248
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98467?
40.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
15.6%
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?
$91,354
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$46,881
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98467 ranks among Washington ZIPs
University Place, 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)
$91,354 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
6,579housing units
6,579
Total Housing Units
6,304
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$623,800
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,663
Median Rent
1984
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98467 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 235 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 276 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 325 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 340 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 343 |
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 183 business establishments in ZIP 98467, employing approximately 1,965 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,636,000.
183
Businesses
1,965
Employees
$102.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 12.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.6% |
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 98467 vs 98466 →
ZIP 98467 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
- 98409
Tacoma (98409)
22,989 residents
- 98405
Tacoma (98405)
22,851 residents
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
21,610 residents
- 98408
Tacoma (98408)
18,830 residents
- 98467
University Place (98467)
14,728 residents
- 98418 10,069
Tacoma (98418)
10,069 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98467 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98467 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98406
Tacoma (98406)
$104,264 median income
- 98466
Tacoma (98466)
$101,778 median income
- 98498
Lakewood (98498)
$91,664 median income
- 98467
University Place (98467)
$91,354 median income
- 98418
Tacoma (98418)
$89,706 median income
- 98408
Tacoma (98408)
$80,899 median income
- 98405
Tacoma (98405)
$75,946 median income
- 98409
Tacoma (98409)
$73,348 median income
- 98465
Tacoma (98465)
$73,226 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98467 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | 26,944 | 1.7 mi |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 27,546 | 2.9 mi |
| 98465 | Tacoma, WA | 6,340 | 3.2 mi |
| 98409 | Tacoma, WA | 22,989 | 3.1 mi |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 29,750 | 3.2 mi |
| 98406 | Tacoma, WA | 21,610 | 4.4 mi |
| 98408 | Tacoma, WA | 18,830 | 4.7 mi |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 13 | 6.1 mi |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | 22,851 | 4.5 mi |
| 98418 | Tacoma, WA | 10,069 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98467, 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 (14,728 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 98467 in?
ZIP code 98467 (University Place) 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 98467?
ZIP code 98467 in University Place, WA has a population of 14,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98467?
The median household income in ZIP 98467 is $91,354, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98467?
The median home value in ZIP 98467 is $623,800, which is 124% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98467?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98467 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98467?
ZIP code 98467 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,965 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98467?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98467 are: Construction (33), Health care and social assistance (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98467?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98467 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 98467?
In ZIP code 98467, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.8% 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 98467?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98467 is 29.9 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 98467?
In ZIP code 98467, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98467?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98467 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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