ZIP Code 98444, WA
Living in 98444
Bikeability48
Walkability52
Commute34
Public Transit54
Affordability64
Public Safety29
Airports97
Hospitals37
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black13%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$211kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$960Median Monthly Rent+$256 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98444
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in 98444
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 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 | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98444
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98444, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98444, WA
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
1 miles, SE
Faith Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
Imagination School
2 miles, S
St Frances Cabrini School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98444, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
1 miles, SE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
6 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
7 miles, N
University of Puget Sound
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98444, WA
St Clare Hospital
3 miles, W
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
6 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, N
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98444, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
21 miles, N
Portland International Airport
108 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
113 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, E