98333 ZIP Code — Fox Island, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98333 is located in Fox Island, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 5.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.

About ZIP code 98333

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 $903,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($157,566) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 98333 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,644

population

5.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98333 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98333

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fox Island	Acceptable
Fox Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98335 Gig Harbor (3.3 mi) 98466 Tacoma (4.4 mi) 98465 Tacoma (4.6 mi) 98467 University Place (5.3 mi) 98349 Lakebay (5.4 mi) 98406 Tacoma (5.7 mi) 98407 Tacoma (6.6 mi) 98498 Lakewood (7 mi) 98416 Tacoma (7 mi) 98351 Longbranch (7.1 mi) 98405 Tacoma (7.4 mi) 98409 Tacoma (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,644
Population density	702 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	5.19 sq mi
Water area	9.65 sq mi
Latitude	47.2480
Longitude	-122.6301
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	17.9%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	26.8%	7.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,644

Population

702

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$157,566

Median household income

$84,382

Per capita income

$903,800

Median home value

$2,115

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,428

Housing units

58.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

172

10–14

158

116

15–19

107

20–24

108

25–34

216

35–44

199

270

45–54

247

103

55–59

181

60–64

167

353

65–74

324

172

75–84

157

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	743	20.4%
18 and over	2,901	79.6%
65 and over	1,066	29.3%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,380	91.2%
Two or more races	174	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	62	1.7%
Asian	52	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.8%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.9%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	26.8%	7.3%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 39.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	39.0%
Median income	$157,566

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 42.0%

$1M+ 41.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$903,800
Median rent / month	$2,115
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	12.2%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	26.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	69.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,069	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	64	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	86	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	166	12.0%
Households with children under 18	415	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	675	48.7%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	11.8%
Married	74.8%	71.2%
Separated	0.5%	2.5%
Widowed	1.9%	7.8%
Divorced	4.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 12.0%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 36.8%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	58.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	7.0%
Kindergarten	41	5.5%
Elementary school	392	52.8%
High school	164	22.1%
College / grad school	93	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 12.2%

Construction 10.7%

Public administration 10.7%

Wholesale trade 10.0%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Retail trade 7.5%

Other services 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.0%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	7.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,511	96.4%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,545	97.3%
Born in same state	3,458	94.9%
Born in different state	1,774	48.7%
Foreign born	87	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	99	2.7%
Not a US citizen	99	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	695	19.1%
Italian	396	10.9%
Polish	283	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	87	2.4%
German	66	1.8%
Dutch	23	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98333

What city is ZIP code 98333 in?

ZIP code 98333 is primarily assigned to Fox Island, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98333 in?

ZIP code 98333 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98333 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 98333 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98333 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 98333 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 98333?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 98333 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 98333 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 98333 in?

ZIP code 98333 observes the PST timezone.