98396 ZIP Code — Wilkeson, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98396 is located in Wilkeson, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 10.61 square miles and serves a population of 643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.

About ZIP code 98396

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $482,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,438. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 98396 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

643
population
10.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98396 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98396

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City Status
Wilkeson Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 643
Population density 61 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 10.61 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 47.1164
Longitude -122.0172
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 360/564
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.5% 31.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 41.4% 33.3% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 28.4% 27.1%
Over $200k 12.1% 7.3% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

643
Population
61
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$98,438
Median household income
$42,591
Per capita income
$482,900
Median home value
$1,414
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
17
26
5–9
23
26
10–14
23
18
15–19
17
23
20–24
20
46
25–34
41
31
35–44
28
40
45–54
36
29
55–59
26
3
60–64
2
77
65–74
70
1
75–84
0
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814923.2%
18 and over49476.8%
65 and over15023.3%
Median age38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%
Two or more races 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White60590.6%
Two or more races345.1%
Hispanic or Latino253.7%
Black or African American40.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.5% 31.0% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 41.4% 33.3% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 28.4% 27.1%
Over $200k 12.1% 7.3% 10.6%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 0.4%
$25k–$35k 16.9%
$35k–$50k 5.9%
$50k–$75k 23.2%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 20.3%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k0.4%
$25k–$35k16.9%
$35k–$50k5.9%
$50k–$75k23.2%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k21.1%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+20.3%
Median income$98,438

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 16.0%
$300k–$500k 37.0%
$500k–$1M 42.5%
$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$482,900
Median rent / month$1,414
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant3.7%
Single-family detached90.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.9%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200917.5%
1990–19996.9%
1980–198926.0%
1970–19796.9%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier37.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms46.3%
4 bedrooms15.9%
5+ bedrooms9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.3%
2 vehicles29.1%
3 or more56.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.3%
Electricity35.4%
Propane / LP gas22.4%
Fuel oil1.7%
Wood38.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16368.8%
Cohabiting couple3313.9%
Male householder, no spouse166.8%
Female householder, no spouse2510.5%
Households with children under 188636.3%
Households with seniors (65+)8535.9%
Average household size2.70

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.2%13.6%
Married63.3%66.3%
Separated0.0%2.1%
Widowed0.0%0.4%
Divorced7.5%17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 34.5%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8466.7%
High school2419.0%
College / grad school1310.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.9%
Retail trade 13.4%
Education & healthcare 11.1%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Transportation & utilities 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Information 5.0%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Other services 4.2%
Public administration 3.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%
Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.3%
Service15.3%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources & construction25.6%
Production & transportation22.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.8%
Government7.3%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool6.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.0

Poverty

All people 9.0%
Under 18 years 22.1%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.2%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart disease4.8%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis23.2%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.4%
Visited dentist67.3%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss11.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans255.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.6%
65 and over10.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.8%
Public insurance35.5%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60894.6%
Spanish71.2%
Other Indo-European50.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64099.5%
Born in same state63598.8%
Born in different state46372.0%
Foreign born50.8%
Naturalized citizen30.5%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian11117.3%
French10716.6%
Polish6710.4%
AncestryCount%
German193%
English142.2%
Irish40.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.9%
Internet access99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98396

What city is ZIP code 98396 in?

ZIP code 98396 is primarily assigned to Wilkeson, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98396 in?

ZIP code 98396 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98396?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 98396 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 98396 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98396 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 98396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98396?

The median home value in ZIP code 98396 is $482,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 98396 in?

ZIP code 98396 observes the PST timezone.

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