98424 ZIP Code — Fife, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98424 is located in Fife, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 6.30 square miles and serves a population of 12,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98424
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $440,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $90,317.
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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,026
population
6.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98424 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98424
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fife | Acceptable |
| Fife | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98421 Tacoma (2.3 mi)
98354 Milton (2.3 mi)
98443 Tacoma (2.3 mi)
98371 Puyallup (2.5 mi)
98404 Tacoma (3 mi)
98422 Tacoma (3.8 mi)
98413 Tacoma (3.8 mi)
98431 Tacoma (4 mi)
98471 Tacoma (4 mi)
98481 Tacoma (4 mi)
98493 Tacoma (4 mi)
98418 Tacoma (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,026 |
| Population density | 1,909 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2379 |
| Longitude | -122.3603 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
12,026
Population
1,909
People per sq mi
32.6
Median age
$90,317
Median household income
$37,321
Per capita income
$440,600
Median home value
$1,737
Median monthly rent
48.9%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
2,332
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
373
Under 5
343
587
5–9
541
378
10–14
349
395
15–19
364
386
20–24
356
1,369
25–34
1,261
952
35–44
876
656
45–54
605
374
55–59
344
288
60–64
265
350
65–74
322
127
75–84
116
26
85+
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,020 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 9,006 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 964 | 8.0% |
| Median age | 32.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.9%
Asian
14.5%
Black or African American
11.4%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
7.2%
Other race
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,474 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 1,888 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,493 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,476 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,028 | 7.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 939 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 470 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 286 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $90,317 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
6.6%
$300k–$500k
51.7%
$500k–$1M
30.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $440,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,737 |
| Owner occupied | 48.9% |
| Renter occupied | 51.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.1% |
| Electricity | 73.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,097 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 408 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 760 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,082 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,640 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 731 | 16.8% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 31.1% |
| Married | 48.9% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 151 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 298 | 9.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,279 | 39.7% |
| High school | 650 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 843 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Professional & management
7.6%
Public administration
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.6% |
| Retirement income | 12.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 746 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,310 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,280 | 11.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 402 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 233 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 595 | 5.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,481 | 78.8% |
| Born in same state | 8,953 | 74.4% |
| Born in different state | 5,615 | 46.7% |
| Foreign born | 528 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,545 | 21.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,490 | 58.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 633 | 5.3% |
| Italian | 629 | 5.2% |
| Polish | 357 | 3% |
| Arab | 227 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 94 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 73 | 0.6% |
| German | 43 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98424
What city is ZIP code 98424 in?
ZIP code 98424 is primarily assigned to Fife, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98424 in?
ZIP code 98424 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98424?
The median home value in ZIP code 98424 is $440,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 98424?
ZIP code 98424 has an estimated population of 12,026 residents, with a density of 1,910 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98424?
The median household income in ZIP code 98424 is $90,317, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98424 in?
ZIP code 98424 observes the PST timezone.