| ZIP Code | 98465 |
|---|---|
| City | Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Elevation | 366 ft |
| Latitude | 47.251298 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.537437 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.98 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.8% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,385 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 579 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 883 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 508 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,114 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,083 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $544,500 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,453/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,771 |
| Vacant Units | 28 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,771 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 28 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
ZIP code 98465 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. With a population of 7,489, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 98465 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,083 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98465 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $544,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,453 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.0%) and renters (48.0%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 98465 is majority White (68.89%). Residents are well-educated — 47.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98465 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 98465 in Tacoma, WA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 7,489 residents, a median household income of $77,083, and a median home value of $544,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.