98466 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98466 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 6.22 square miles and serves a population of 30,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98466
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $491,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($89,047) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,405
population
6.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98466 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98466
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tacoma | Acceptable |
| Tacoma | Acceptable |
| Tacoma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98465 Tacoma (1.5 mi)
98467 University Place (2 mi)
98406 Tacoma (2.7 mi)
98409 Tacoma (3.4 mi)
98405 Tacoma (3.5 mi)
98416 Tacoma (3.6 mi)
98402 Tacoma (4.3 mi)
98333 Fox Island (4.4 mi)
98418 Tacoma (4.5 mi)
98403 Tacoma (4.7 mi)
98499 Lakewood (4.7 mi)
98407 Tacoma (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,405 |
| Population density | 4,888 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2289 |
| Longitude | -122.5414 |
| 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 | 31.1% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
30,405
Population
4,888
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$89,047
Median household income
$47,858
Per capita income
$491,600
Median home value
$1,602
Median monthly rent
54.7%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,283
Housing units
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
693
Under 5
756
972
5–9
1,062
963
10–14
1,051
906
15–19
989
1,129
20–24
1,232
1,918
25–34
2,094
2,030
35–44
2,217
1,755
45–54
1,916
638
55–59
696
873
60–64
954
1,452
65–74
1,586
900
75–84
982
306
85+
335
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,770 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 23,635 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,561 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.5%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
6.8%
Asian
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Other race
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,752 | 64.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,624 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,188 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 2,114 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,792 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 1,062 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 480 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 185 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
11.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.6% |
| Median income | $89,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
40.8%
$500k–$1M
43.6%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $491,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,602 |
| Owner occupied | 54.7% |
| Renter occupied | 45.3% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 52.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.8% |
| Electricity | 59.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,468 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,143 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,163 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,417 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,540 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,032 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 32.5% |
| Married | 51.2% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 437 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 324 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,299 | 43.1% |
| High school | 1,597 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,998 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
4.6%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,246 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,956 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,141 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 271 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 456 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,193 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 26,489 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 15,819 | 52.0% |
| Foreign born | 704 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,212 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,201 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,140 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 3,483 | 11.5% |
| Polish | 1,518 | 5% |
| Arab | 651 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 336 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 294 | 1% |
| German | 66 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98466
What city is ZIP code 98466 in?
ZIP code 98466 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98466 in?
ZIP code 98466 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98466?
The median home value in ZIP code 98466 is $491,600.
Does ZIP code 98466 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 98466 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98466?
ZIP code 98466 has an estimated population of 30,405 residents, with a density of 4,889 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98466?
The median household income in ZIP code 98466 is $89,047, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98466 in?
ZIP code 98466 observes the PST timezone.