Zip code 98447: Tacoma, Washington
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 98447
98447 is an urban zip code in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 921 people live here, or 8,079 per square mile. The median resident is 20.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 10.4 minutes each way, and 30% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; office and administrative support; and education.
How 98447 compares
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%3rd of 571 in WA
- Unemployment rate11.1%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%41st of 570 in WA
- Work from home30.3%95thU.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%71st of 570 in WA
- Population density8,079/sq mi90thU.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi21st of 571 in WA
- Diversity index64.883rdU.S. 61.4 · WA 56.558th of 571 in WA
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%211th of 571 in WA
- Uninsured rate5.5%38thU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%301st of 567 in WA
- 2ndU.S. 10% · WA 9.6%509th of 570 in WA
- 2ndU.S. 14.5% · WA 16%534th of 570 in WA
- Population9211stU.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116432nd of 571 in WA
- Per capita income$6,5201stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744568th of 570 in WA
- Median age20.41stU.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3564th of 571 in WA
- Average commute10.4 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min540th of 546 in WA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%562nd of 571 in WA
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%564th of 571 in WA
- 1stU.S. 22% · WA 21.4%563rd of 571 in WA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959563rd of 566 in WA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%527th of 570 in WA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%555th of 570 in WA
| Measure | 98447 | Pierce | WA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 100% | 30.9% | 39.6% | 35.7% | 3rd of 571 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 41st of 570 | |
| Work from home | 30.3% | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 71st of 570 | |
| Population density | 8,079/sq mi | 558/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 21st of 571 | |
| Diversity index | 64.8 | 58.8 | 56.5 | 61.4 | 58th of 571 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.7% | 10.9% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 211th of 571 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 301st of 567 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 10% | 509th of 570 | |
| Government workers | 6.2% | 18.3% | 16% | 14.5% | 534th of 570 | |
| Population | 921 | 930,319 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 | 432nd of 571 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $6,520 | $47,648 | $53,744 | $44,673 | 568th of 570 | |
| Median age | 20.4 | 37 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 564th of 571 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 10.4 min | 31.3 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 540th of 546 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 562nd of 571 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 14.8% | 16.6% | 17.2% | 564th of 571 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0% | 23% | 21.4% | 22% | 563rd of 571 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $6,860 | $58,904 | $59,959 | $49,666 | 563rd of 566 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 527th of 570 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 555th 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
- White53%
- Black2%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian16%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.8%
- Other0%
- Multiracial19%
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
- 43% / 57%
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 | 98447 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $3,893 | $74,888 |
| Service | $7,420 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $6,413 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $16,047 | $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
- 5.5%
- Limited-English households
- —
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- Center point
- 47.1453° N, 122.4436° 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
- Parkland (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 98447
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 0.5 mi | $65,342 |
| 98445 | Tacoma, WA | 1.9 mi | $92,520 |
| 98438 | McChord Afb, WA | 2.4 mi | — |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 2.9 mi | $50,509 |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 3.3 mi | $67,292 |
| 98446 | Tacoma, WA | 3.3 mi | $101,938 |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 98408 | Tacoma, WA | 3.6 mi | $80,899 |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 98417 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 98419 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 98448 | Tacoma, WA · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
Questions about 98447
What city is zip code 98447?
98447 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 98447 in?
98447 is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of 98447?
About 921 people live in 98447, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 98447 in?
98447 is in Pacific Time.
What zip codes are near 98447?
The closest zip codes to 98447 are 98444, 98445, 98438, 98439, 98499.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98447, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.