98406 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98406 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 4.18 square miles and serves a population of 22,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98406
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 $516,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $96,755. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,994
population
4.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98406 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98406
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tacoma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98465 Tacoma (1.3 mi)
98416 Tacoma (1.4 mi)
98405 Tacoma (1.9 mi)
98402 Tacoma (2.1 mi)
98407 Tacoma (2.3 mi)
98403 Tacoma (2.5 mi)
98466 Tacoma (2.7 mi)
98431 Tacoma (3.2 mi)
98471 Tacoma (3.2 mi)
98481 Tacoma (3.2 mi)
98493 Tacoma (3.2 mi)
98413 Tacoma (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,994 |
| Population density | 5,501 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2611 |
| Longitude | -122.5105 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.2% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.0% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
22,994
Population
5,501
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$96,755
Median household income
$53,109
Per capita income
$516,600
Median home value
$1,557
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
6,899
Housing units
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
442
Under 5
472
534
5–9
570
612
10–14
653
465
15–19
497
752
20–24
803
1,740
25–34
1,857
1,687
35–44
1,801
1,363
45–54
1,454
690
55–59
737
648
60–64
691
1,207
65–74
1,288
625
75–84
667
357
85+
382
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,803 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 19,191 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,526 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Two or more races
9.5%
Black or African American
4.4%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,708 | 79.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,241 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,038 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 654 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 562 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 228 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.2% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.0% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k+
15.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.6% |
| $200k+ | 15.8% |
| Median income | $96,755 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
6.5%
$300k–$500k
38.3%
$500k–$1M
50.4%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $516,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,557 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 66.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 54.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,326 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 722 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,817 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,137 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,330 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,325 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 27.4% |
| Married | 53.1% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 259 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 289 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,928 | 39.7% |
| High school | 640 | 13.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,741 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Public administration
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Other services
5.4%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.7% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 18.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
2.9%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
6.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,865 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,080 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 308 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 101 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 150 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,878 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,464 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,450 | 54.1% |
| Foreign born | 414 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,116 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 845 | 75.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,300 | 14.4% |
| French | 3,032 | 13.2% |
| Polish | 1,731 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,122 | 4.9% |
| English | 279 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 168 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 128 | 0.6% |
| German | 50 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98406
What city is ZIP code 98406 in?
ZIP code 98406 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98406 in?
ZIP code 98406 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98406?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98406?
The median home value in ZIP code 98406 is $516,600.
Does ZIP code 98406 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 98406 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98406?
ZIP code 98406 has an estimated population of 22,994 residents, with a density of 5,500 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98406 in?
ZIP code 98406 observes the PST timezone.