The ZIP Code 98349 is associated with the city of Lakebay in Washington in Pierce County. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,385. It is estimated that about 21.6% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $28,634. The median age in ZIP Code 98349 is approximately 37.4 years, with 27.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 4,588.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98349 is $62,385, while the region's mean household income is $76,403. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,634. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98349 of $28,634 is approximately 26.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 1.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 84.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.9% of the population in 98349 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 98349 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 29.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 98349, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 21.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.7% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.0% |
| Associate's degree | 13.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98349, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 98349 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98349 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Asian (3.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98349, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pierce County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 24.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98349 are younger than average. The median age of 37.4 years in ZIP Code 98349 is approximately 1.84% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 98349 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 98349 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98349 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98349 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98349, 50.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 45.7 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98349 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 98349 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 12.6% |
| Public administration | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 98349, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pierce County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98349 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 36.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98349 | 8.68¢/kWh | 7.94¢/kWh | 4.13¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.99¢/kWh | 7.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98349 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.02 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.76 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.15 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.31 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.98 | 1.78 | 5.46 |