ZIP Code 98406, WA
Living in 98406
Bikeability52
Walkability40
Commute35
Public Transit53
Affordability38
Public Safety34
Airports96
Hospitals44
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$351kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$229 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98406
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in 98406
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 9 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 8 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98406
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98406, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98406, WA
Arcadia Learning Center
1 miles, NW
Tacoma Waldorf School
1 miles, SW
Life Christian School
2 miles, SE
Montessori in Motion
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98406, WA
Faith International University
1 miles, N
University of Puget Sound
2 miles, E
Northwest College of Art & Design
4 miles, E
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98406, WA
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
3 miles, E
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
3 miles, E
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, SE
St Clare Hospital
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98406, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
16 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
106 miles, N
Portland International Airport
116 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
175 miles, E