The ZIP Code 98402 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Washington in Pierce County. Approximately 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $54,579. The median age in 98402 is estimated to at 36.0 years, and about 16.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 45.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $41,963. The current population estimate is 6,208.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98402 is $54,579, while the region's mean household income is $69,417. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,963. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98402 of $41,963 is approximately 7.83% more than the per capita income in Washington overall of $38,915. An estimated 10.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately9.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 98402 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.9% of 98402 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.9% |
In ZIP Code 98402, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 45.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.0% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98402, 92.6% is one race, while 7.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.7% of 98402 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98402 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (78.7%), followed by Black or African American (14.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.2% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98402 in January 2025 comes in at $490,332. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $480,579 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $480,164 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98402, an estimated 33.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 24.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pierce County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $490,332 |
| Dec 2024 | $487,191 |
| Nov 2024 | $483,577 |
| Oct 2024 | $479,613 |
| Sep 2024 | $478,600 |
| Aug 2024 | $480,579 |
| Jul 2024 | $483,884 |
| Jun 2024 | $485,285 |
| May 2024 | $483,824 |
| Apr 2024 | $482,411 |
| Mar 2024 | $481,507 |
| Feb 2024 | $480,164 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 24.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98402 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 98402 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.6% of the population in 98402 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 98402 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 25.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98402 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98402 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98402, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.5 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98402 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 98402 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.8% |
| Public administration | 8.6% |
In ZIP Code 98402, 86.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 | 86.1% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.6% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98402 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 0.97% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 38.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98402 | 8.14¢/kWh | 7.68¢/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 98402 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.71 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.09 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.19 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |