98349 ZIP Code — Lakebay, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98349 is located in Lakebay, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 20.66 square miles and serves a population of 5,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.

About ZIP code 98349

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 48 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 98349 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,050

population

20.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakebay	Acceptable
Lakebay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98394 Vaughn (4.3 mi) 98351 Longbranch (4.5 mi) 98333 Fox Island (5.4 mi) 98335 Gig Harbor (5.9 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (7.4 mi) 98329 Gig Harbor (7.4 mi) 98524 Allyn (8.9 mi) 98332 Gig Harbor (9.2 mi) 98466 Tacoma (9.8 mi) 98546 Grapeview (9.8 mi) 98465 Tacoma (9.9 mi) 98467 University Place (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,050
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	20.66 sq mi
Water area	19.60 sq mi
Latitude	47.2681
Longitude	-122.7414
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	33.5%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,050

Population

244

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$90,000

Median household income

$48,054

Per capita income

$346,100

Median home value

$1,432

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,677

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

138

219

10–14

206

15–19

20–24

561

25–34

527

290

35–44

272

233

45–54

218

172

55–59

162

246

60–64

231

322

65–74

303

218

75–84

204

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	902	17.9%
18 and over	4,148	82.1%
65 and over	1,111	22.0%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Two or more races 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 3.2%

Other race 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,215	79.5%
Two or more races	577	10.9%
Hispanic or Latino	249	4.7%
Asian	172	3.2%
Other race	78	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$90,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$346,100
Median rent / month	$1,432
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Wood	15.5%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,149	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	239	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	387	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	373	17.4%
Households with children under 18	450	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	821	38.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	20.4%
Married	59.0%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	4.4%	7.7%
Divorced	6.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	8.5%
Kindergarten	55	5.7%
Elementary school	641	65.9%
High school	40	4.1%
College / grad school	153	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 16.4%

Professional & management 8.9%

Construction 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Information 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.7%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.4

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.1%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	491	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,871	96.5%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,554	90.2%
Born in same state	4,533	89.8%
Born in different state	2,408	47.7%
Foreign born	21	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	496	9.8%
Not a US citizen	317	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	669	13.2%
Italian	527	10.4%
English	231	4.6%
Polish	102	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	0.7%
German	28	0.6%
Arab	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98349

What city is ZIP code 98349 in?

ZIP code 98349 is primarily assigned to Lakebay, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98349 in?

ZIP code 98349 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98349 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 98349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98349 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 98349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 98349 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98349 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98349?

The median home value in ZIP code 98349 is $346,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 98349 in?

ZIP code 98349 observes the PST timezone.