The ZIP Code 98421 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Washington in Pierce County. The median age in 98421 is estimated to at 31.6 years, and about 1.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,557.
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In ZIP Code 98421, 57.4% of the population graduated high school, while 1.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.4% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 17.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 25.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.6% |
| Associate's degree | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98421, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 67.2% of 98421 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98421 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.6%), followed by Asian (14.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 14.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98421 are younger than average. The median age of 31.6 years in ZIP Code 98421 is approximately 17.06% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 1.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 41.4% of the population in 98421 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 29.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 98421 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 41.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 29.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98421 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98421 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 98421, 10.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 64.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 16.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.4% 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 | 10.1% |
| Spanish | 64.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 16.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.0% |
| Other languages | 2.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98421 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 2.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39.3% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98421 | 8.14¢/kWh | 7.68¢/kWh | 4.13¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98421 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.69 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.01 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.18 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.42 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.16 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.08 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |