The ZIP Code 98404 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Washington in Pierce County. Median househould income is approximately $54,406, and an estimated 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 98404 is estimated to at 32.5 years, and about 12.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 17.6% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,130. The current population estimate is 36,243.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98404 is $54,406, while the region's mean household income is $67,607. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,130. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98404 of $23,130 is approximately 40.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 15.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately57.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 98404 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.7% of 98404 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 98404, 79.3% of the population graduated high school, while 17.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.3% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.7% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98404, 91.5% is one race, while 8.5% are two or more races. Approximately 22.4% of 98404 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98404 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.9%), followed by Black or African American (18.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 18.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.3% |
| Asian | 16.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.7% |
| Some other race | 15.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98404 in January 2025 comes in at $428,387. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $423,435 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $413,608 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98404, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Pierce County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $428,387 |
| Dec 2024 | $427,309 |
| Nov 2024 | $425,996 |
| Oct 2024 | $424,672 |
| Sep 2024 | $423,852 |
| Aug 2024 | $423,435 |
| Jul 2024 | $423,895 |
| Jun 2024 | $423,894 |
| May 2024 | $422,813 |
| Apr 2024 | $420,072 |
| Mar 2024 | $416,612 |
| Feb 2024 | $413,608 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98404 are younger than average. The median age of 32.5 years in ZIP Code 98404 is approximately 14.7% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 98404 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 98404 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98404 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98404 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98404, 65.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 17.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98404 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 98404 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 98404, 63.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 12.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% 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 | 63.1% |
| Spanish | 18.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 12.9% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98404 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 3.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98404 | 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 98404 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.88 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.64 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.29 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.85 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.06 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.77 | 1.78 | 5.46 |