98438 ZIP Code — Mcchord Afb, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98438 is located in Mcchord Afb, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 0.96 square miles and serves a population of 560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98438
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 100% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
560
population
0.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98438 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98438
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mcchord Afb | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 560 |
| Population density | 583 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1269 |
| Longitude | -122.4829 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 100.0% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
560
Population
583
People per sq mi
22.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$26,058
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
69
15–19
4
394
20–24
25
64
25–34
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 560 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 22.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Asian
8.8%
Black or African American
6.7%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.2%
Other race
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 63.9% |
| Asian | 52 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 100.0% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
$15k–$25k
61.5%
$25k–$35k
38.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 61.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 38.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 100.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 38.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 61.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 38.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 61.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.5% |
| Electricity | 38.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 91.1% | 100.0% |
| Married | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
44.1%
Associate's degree
55.9%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 15 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 30 | 66.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
64.0%
Professional & management
18.7%
Retail trade
17.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.0% |
| Service | 48.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 17.3% |
| Government | 82.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 31.8% |
| Carpool | 44.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 21.1% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 11.6% |
| High cholesterol | 10.7% |
| Diabetes | 1.4% |
| Heart disease | 0.8% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 3.7% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.5% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.5% |
| Binge drinking | 26.5% |
| No physical activity | 13.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 4.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 66.6% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 88 | 100.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 560 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 24 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 529 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 504 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 26 | 4.6% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 4.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 31 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 27 | 87.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 73 | 13% |
| Arab | 23 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 2.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98438
What city is ZIP code 98438 in?
ZIP code 98438 is primarily assigned to Mcchord Afb, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98438 in?
ZIP code 98438 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98438 have a large veteran population?
100% of civilians in ZIP code 98438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98438?
ZIP code 98438 has an estimated population of 560 residents, with a density of 582 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98438 in?
ZIP code 98438 observes the PST timezone.