ZIP Code 98498, WA
Living in 98498
Bikeability44
Walkability39
Commute31
Public Transit55
Affordability46
Public Safety42
Airports97
Hospitals35
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black11%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military2%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$283kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$283 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98498
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in 98498
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%
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 98498
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98498, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98498, WA
Lakewood Lutheran School
1 miles, W
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, E
Heritage Christian School
4 miles, N
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98498, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
5 miles, E
University of Puget Sound
8 miles, NE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
8 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
8 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98498, WA
St Clare Hospital
2 miles, E
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
3 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98498, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
23 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
109 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
113 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, E