Zip code 98406: Tacoma, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98406?

98406 is assigned to Tacoma, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98406 in?

98406 is in Pierce County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98406?

About 24,202 people live in 98406, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98406?

The median household income in 98406 is $104,264.

Q: What zip codes are near 98406?

The closest zip codes to 98406 are 98416, 98465, 98407, 98405, 98403.

Residential delivery areaPierce CountyPacific Time

Population

24,202

Median household income

$104K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$638K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,764/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.2 sq mi

5,789 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98406

98406 is an urban zip code in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), covering 4.2 sq mi of land. About 24,202 people live here, or 5,789 per square mile. The median resident is 41.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $104,264 a year, 29% above the national median of $80,734. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $638,400, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,764 a month.

49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and education.

How 98406 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers23.1%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%169th of 570 in WA
Median earnings per worker$70,964
88th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,95991st of 566 in WA
Population density5,789/sq mi
85th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi37th of 571 in WA
Median home value$638,400
84th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600119th of 536 in WA
Per capita income$58,501
83rd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744102nd of 570 in WA
Work from home21.8%
82nd
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%145th of 570 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher48.7%
78th
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%100th of 571 in WA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%304th of 571 in WA
Median household income$104,264
75th
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141143rd of 541 in WA
Median gross rent$1,764
71st
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760148th of 475 in WA
Median age41.7
70th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3254th of 571 in WA
Residents 65 and older19.1%
68th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%275th of 571 in WA
Rent-burdened renters55.1%
67th
U.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%139th of 541 in WA
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%160th of 570 in WA
Average commute25.4 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min304th of 546 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469252nd of 560 in WA
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%301st of 570 in WA
Population24,202
38th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116146th of 571 in WA
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%318th of 567 in WA
Homeownership rate61.3%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%438th of 563 in WA
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%357th of 570 in WA
Poverty rate8%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%352nd of 563 in WA
Diversity index35.4
30th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5333rd of 571 in WA
Broadband access89.1%
29th
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%402nd of 563 in WA
Self-employed workers7.7%
28th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%403rd of 570 in WA
Foreign-born residents4.6%
27th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%366th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy3.4%
15th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%482nd of 563 in WA
Residents under 1815.5%
9th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%425th of 571 in WA

Measure	98406	Pierce	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Government workers	23.1%	18.3%	16%	14.5%	92nd	169th of 570
Median earnings per workerStrength	$70,964	$58,904	$59,959	$49,666	88th	91st of 566
Population density	5,789/sq mi	558/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	85th	37th of 571
Median home value	$638,400	$526,600	$564,600	$332,700	84th	119th of 536
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,501	$47,648	$53,744	$44,673	83rd	102nd of 570
Work from home	21.8%	13.9%	19.8%	15.1%	82nd	145th of 570
Bachelor's degree or higher	48.7%	30.9%	39.6%	35.7%	78th	100th of 571
Veterans	8.1%	10.9%	7.8%	6.2%	78th	304th of 571
Median household income	$104,264	$99,564	$98,141	$80,734	75th	143rd of 541
Median gross rent	$1,764	$1,806	$1,760	$1,413	71st	148th of 475
Median age	41.7	37	38.3	38.9	70th	254th of 571
Residents 65 and older	19.1%	14.8%	16.6%	17.2%	68th	275th of 571
Rent-burdened renters	55.1%	53%	49.9%	51.1%	67th	139th of 541
Healthcare workers	10.5%	10.1%	9.3%	9.7%	65th	160th of 570
Average commute	25.4 min	31.3 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	46th	304th of 546
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.423	0.469	0.483	45th	252nd of 560
Tech workers	2.4%	3.3%	6.7%	3.8%	41st	301st of 570
Population	24,202	930,319	7,816,116	334,922,499	38th	146th of 571
Uninsured rate	5.2%	5.9%	6.3%	8.4%	35th	318th of 567
Homeownership rate	61.3%	64.7%	63.8%	65.2%	34th	438th of 563
Unemployment rate	4%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	34th	357th of 570
Poverty rate	8%	8.8%	9.9%	12.5%	32nd	352nd of 563
Diversity index	35.4	58.8	56.5	61.4	30th	333rd of 571
Broadband access	89.1%	94.6%	93.6%	91%	29th	402nd of 563
Self-employed workers	7.7%	7.9%	9.6%	10%	28th	403rd of 570
Foreign-born residents	4.6%	10.9%	15.4%	14.1%	27th	366th of 571
Housing vacancy	3.4%	5%	7.3%	10.1%	15th	482nd of 563
Residents under 18	15.5%	23%	21.4%	22%	9th	425th of 571

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

15%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

41.7

Under 18

15.5%

65 and over

19.1%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

35.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 10,557
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 57.5%
Married couples: 43.8%
Living alone: 32.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

20%

Median household income

98406

$104,264

Pierce Co.

$99,564

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,501

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98406

$638,400

Pierce Co.

$526,600

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98406

$1,764

Pierce Co.

$1,806

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

13%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,925
Owner-occupied: 61.3%
Vacant: 3.4%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.3%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

22%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

32%

20–29

13%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Education

10%

Sales

Business and finance

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Food service

Police and fire

Production

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Education

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Other services

Construction

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$70,964

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98406	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$90,006	$74,888
Service	$28,624	$26,804
Sales and office	$62,014	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,214	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,399	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

29%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 19.9%
Households with broadband: 89.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.5%
No internet access: 6.4%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Tacoma
State: Washington
County: Pierce County
Center point: 47.2641° N, 122.5126° W
Land area: 4.2 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tacoma100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 98406

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98416	Tacoma, WA	1.4 mi	934	—	—
98465	Tacoma, WA	1.5 mi	7,178	$73,226	$593,300
98407	Tacoma, WA	1.9 mi	21,718	$110,288	$656,600
98405	Tacoma, WA	2.3 mi	25,939	$75,946	$464,700
98403	Tacoma, WA	2.5 mi	9,097	$88,056	$829,800
98466	Tacoma, WA	2.7 mi	30,327	$101,778	$602,400
98401	Tacoma, WA · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
98402	Tacoma, WA	3.3 mi	8,080	$60,505	$531,300
98411	Tacoma, WA · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
98412	Tacoma, WA · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
98413	Tacoma, WA · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
98415	Tacoma, WA · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 98406

What city is zip code 98406?

98406 is assigned to Tacoma, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98406 in?

98406 is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the population of 98406?

About 24,202 people live in 98406, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98406 in?

98406 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98406?

The median household income in 98406 is $104,264.

What zip codes are near 98406?

The closest zip codes to 98406 are 98416, 98465, 98407, 98405, 98403.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98406, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.