98405 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98405 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 4.10 square miles and serves a population of 24,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98405
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $396,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $72,606. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,264
population
4.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98405 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98405
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tacoma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98402 Tacoma (1 mi)
98416 Tacoma (1 mi)
98403 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98493 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98431 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98471 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98481 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98413 Tacoma (1.6 mi)
98406 Tacoma (1.9 mi)
98418 Tacoma (2.1 mi)
98409 Tacoma (2.4 mi)
98465 Tacoma (2.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,264 |
| Population density | 5,918 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2490 |
| Longitude | -122.4729 |
| 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 | 43.4% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
24,264
Population
5,918
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$72,606
Median household income
$37,975
Per capita income
$396,600
Median home value
$1,390
Median monthly rent
50.7%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
6,187
Housing units
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
604
Under 5
588
566
5–9
550
554
10–14
539
512
15–19
498
876
20–24
853
2,408
25–34
2,343
2,084
35–44
2,027
1,526
45–54
1,485
756
55–59
736
849
60–64
825
960
65–74
933
421
75–84
409
183
85+
179
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,067 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 20,197 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,085 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.2%
Two or more races
12.1%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
4.6%
Other race
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,992 | 61.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,154 | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,661 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,859 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1,191 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 860 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 257 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $72,606 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
63.5%
$500k–$1M
18.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $396,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,390 |
| Owner occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter occupied | 49.3% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,674 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,274 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,508 | 24.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,838 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,528 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,347 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.2% | 35.5% |
| Married | 38.7% | 38.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 355 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 288 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,681 | 33.3% |
| High school | 903 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,828 | 36.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Professional & management
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Retail trade
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
6.4%
Other services
6.2%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.9% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 7.3% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
16.5%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,079 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 39.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,072 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,091 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 497 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 184 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 381 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,931 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,260 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,031 | 45.5% |
| Foreign born | 671 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,333 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,349 | 57.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,392 | 14% |
| French | 2,660 | 11% |
| Polish | 1,053 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 894 | 3.7% |
| English | 418 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 78 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 72 | 0.3% |
| German | 45 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98405
What city is ZIP code 98405 in?
ZIP code 98405 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98405 in?
ZIP code 98405 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98405?
16% of residents in ZIP code 98405 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 98405 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 98405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98405?
The median home value in ZIP code 98405 is $396,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 98405?
ZIP code 98405 has an estimated population of 24,264 residents, with a density of 5,919 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98405 in?
ZIP code 98405 observes the PST timezone.