98394 ZIP Code — Vaughn, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98394 is located in Vaughn, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 5.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.

About ZIP code 98394

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $455,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98394 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,244

population

5.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98394 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98394

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98394. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vaughn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98349 Lakebay (4.3 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (4.5 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (4.5 mi) 98524 Allyn (5.1 mi) 98546 Grapeview (7.4 mi) 98335 Gig Harbor (7.6 mi) 98351 Longbranch (8.3 mi) 98332 Gig Harbor (8.5 mi) 98333 Fox Island (8.7 mi) 98528 Belfair (10.5 mi) 98367 Port Orchard (11.5 mi) 98359 Olalla (12 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,244
Population density	229 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	5.44 sq mi
Water area	3.86 sq mi
Latitude	47.3253
Longitude	-122.7779
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	26.7%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.5%	7.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,244

Population

229

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

Median household income

$42,248

Per capita income

$455,500

Median home value

$1,019

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

591

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	247	19.9%
18 and over	997	80.1%
65 and over	272	21.9%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Two or more races 14.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,054	80.8%
Two or more races	190	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	60	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.5%	7.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 60.7%

$500k–$1M 23.2%

$1M+ 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$455,500
Median rent / month	$1,019
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	68	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	212	40.5%
Households with children under 18	105	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	233	44.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	26.2%
Married	44.7%	40.6%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	2.2%
Divorced	8.8%	31.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 12.3%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	138	43.5%
High school	67	21.1%
College / grad school	95	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 18.7%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 12.0%

Professional & management 9.8%

Public administration 9.1%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Other services 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	25.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	21.5%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,219	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,192	95.8%
Born in same state	1,183	95.1%
Born in different state	852	68.5%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	52	4.2%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	221	17.8%
French	214	17.2%
Arab	208	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	118	9.5%
Dutch	19	1.5%
English	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98394

What city is ZIP code 98394 in?

ZIP code 98394 is primarily assigned to Vaughn, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98394 in?

ZIP code 98394 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98394?

15% of residents in ZIP code 98394 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98394 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 98394 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 98394 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 98394 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98394?

The median home value in ZIP code 98394 is $455,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 98394 in?

ZIP code 98394 observes the PST timezone.