98422 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98422 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 7.01 square miles and serves a population of 22,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98422
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $569,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $111,991. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,066
population
7.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98422 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98422
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tacoma | Acceptable |
| Tacoma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98023 Federal Way (1.2 mi)
98421 Tacoma (2.1 mi)
98413 Tacoma (3.4 mi)
98493 Tacoma (3.5 mi)
98431 Tacoma (3.5 mi)
98471 Tacoma (3.5 mi)
98481 Tacoma (3.5 mi)
98403 Tacoma (3.6 mi)
98424 Fife (3.8 mi)
98003 Federal Way (3.9 mi)
98402 Tacoma (4 mi)
98354 Milton (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,066 |
| Population density | 3,148 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2895 |
| Longitude | -122.3896 |
| 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 | 19.9% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.7% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
22,066
Population
3,148
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$111,991
Median household income
$50,102
Per capita income
$569,300
Median home value
$2,029
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
6,503
Housing units
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
686
Under 5
694
680
5–9
689
709
10–14
718
631
15–19
638
566
20–24
572
1,541
25–34
1,559
1,450
35–44
1,467
1,403
45–54
1,421
768
55–59
777
744
60–64
753
1,147
65–74
1,160
470
75–84
476
172
85+
175
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,935 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,131 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,600 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.9%
Two or more races
12.3%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,916 | 59.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,859 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 2,552 | 11% |
| Black or African American | 1,867 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,149 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 446 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.9% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.7% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
11.4%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k+
18.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.6% |
| $200k+ | 18.7% |
| Median income | $111,991 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
4.6%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
55.2%
$1M+
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $569,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,029 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 32.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.9% |
| Electricity | 45.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,832 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 675 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,002 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,478 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,754 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,365 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 24.0% |
| Married | 59.8% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 299 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 224 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,079 | 43.7% |
| High school | 1,211 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 948 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Professional & management
10.3%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Construction
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,507 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,686 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,431 | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 336 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 352 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 708 | 3.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,854 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 18,330 | 83.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,829 | 49.1% |
| Foreign born | 524 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,212 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,092 | 65.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,153 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,036 | 9.2% |
| Polish | 1,092 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 922 | 4.2% |
| English | 256 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 154 | 0.7% |
| German | 80 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98422
What city is ZIP code 98422 in?
ZIP code 98422 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98422 in?
ZIP code 98422 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98422?
The median home value in ZIP code 98422 is $569,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98422?
The median household income in ZIP code 98422 is $111,991, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98422?
ZIP code 98422 has an estimated population of 22,066 residents, with a density of 3,150 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98422 in?
ZIP code 98422 observes the PST timezone.