ZIP Code 98408, WA
Living in 98408
Bikeability54
Walkability35
Commute31
Public Transit59
Affordability51
Public Safety34
Airports97
Hospitals40
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black10%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial8%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98408
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in 98408
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98408
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98408, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98408, WA
Tacoma Baptist Schools
1 miles, W
Concordia Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
2 miles, W
Faith Lutheran School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98408, WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
3 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
4 miles, S
Northwest College of Art & Design
4 miles, N
University of Puget Sound
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98408, WA
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, N
St Clare Hospital
4 miles, SW
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
4 miles, N
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98408, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
19 miles, N
Bellingham International Airport
110 miles, N
Portland International Airport
111 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
170 miles, E