Zip code 98416: Tacoma, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98416
98416 is a dense urban zip code in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 934 people live here, or 10,614 per square mile. The median resident is 20.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9.5 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and education.
How 98416 compares
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%2nd of 571 in WA
- Population density10,614/sq mi93rdU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi12th of 571 in WA
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%71st of 570 in WA
- Diversity index60.473rdU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.592nd of 571 in WA
- Tech workers4.4%73rdU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%154th of 570 in WA
- Work from home14.5%59thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%263rd of 570 in WA
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%318th of 571 in WA
- Uninsured rate3.2%14thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%442nd of 567 in WA
- Population9341stU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116429th of 571 in WA
- Per capita income$5,4401stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744570th of 570 in WA
- Median age20.31stU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3565th of 571 in WA
- Average commute9.5 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min543rd of 546 in WA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%561st of 571 in WA
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%561st of 571 in WA
- 1stU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%549th of 571 in WA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959566th of 566 in WA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%553rd of 570 in WA
- 1stU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%532nd of 570 in WA
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%543rd of 570 in WA
| Measure | 98416 | Pierce | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 100% | 30.9% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 2nd of 571 | |
| Population density | 10,614/sq mi | 558/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 12th of 571 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 71st of 570 | |
| Diversity index | 60.4 | 58.8 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 92nd of 571 | |
| Tech workers | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 154th of 570 | |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 263rd of 570 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.9% | 10.9% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 318th of 571 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 442nd of 567 | |
| Population | 934 | 930,319 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 429th of 571 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $5,440 | $47,648 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 570th of 570 | |
| Median age | 20.3 | 37 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 565th of 571 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 9.5 min | 31.3 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 543rd of 546 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 561st of 571 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 14.8% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 561st of 571 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0.2% | 23% | 21.4% | 22% | 549th of 571 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $5,310 | $58,904 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 566th of 566 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 553rd of 570 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2.3% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 532nd of 570 | |
| Government workers | 4.7% | 18.3% | 16% | 14.5% | 543rd of 570 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White59%
- Black4%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander1%
- Other0%
- Multiracial16%
Language spoken at home (households)
No data reported.
Households
- Households
- 0
- Average household size
- —
- Family households
- —
- Married couples
- —
- Living alone
- —
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
No data reported.
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
No data reported.
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —
- Median year built
- —
- Median rooms
- —
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 98416 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $3,587 | $74,888 |
| Service | $5,929 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $5,508 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 100%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- —
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- —
- No internet access
- —
- Without health insurance
- 3.2%
- Limited-English households
- —
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- Center point
- 47.2627° N, 122.4820° W
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 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 98416
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98403 | Tacoma, WA | 1.1 mi | $88,056 |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | 1.3 mi | $75,946 |
| 98406 | Tacoma, WA | 1.4 mi | $104,264 |
| 98401 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98402 | Tacoma, WA | 1.9 mi | $60,505 |
| 98411 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98412 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98413 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98415 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98431 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98464 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 98471 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
Questions about 98416
What city is zip code 98416?
98416 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 98416 in?
98416 is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of 98416?
About 934 people live in 98416, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98416 in?
98416 is in Pacific Time.
What zip codes are near 98416?
The closest zip codes to 98416 are 98403, 98405, 98406, 98401, 98402.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98416, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.