City

Lakebay, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥5,021Population
💰$84,282Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$363,400Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 0%Asian: 2.6%Other: 9.3%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.0%
Asian2.6%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate1,158 (30%)
Some College510 (13.2%)
Associates756 (19.6%)
Bachelors515 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree918 (23.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
HS Grad30.0%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,282 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$363,400 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,551/mo
Total Housing Units3,063
Vacant Units834

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
55%
About Lakebay, WA

Lakebay is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,021 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Lakebay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,282 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakebay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $363,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,551 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakebay is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.17%).

Lakebay, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Lakebay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98349 5,021 $84,282 $363,400 $1,551 4.0% 37.2% 87.8%