98433 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA
Pierce County, Washington
ZIP code 98433 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 33.50 square miles and serves a population of 20,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98433
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 99%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $54,797.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
20,342
population
33.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98433 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98433
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98433. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tacoma | Acceptable |
| Tacoma | Acceptable |
| Tacoma | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98430 Camp Murray (4 mi)
98327 Dupont (5 mi)
98439 Lakewood (5 mi)
98498 Lakewood (6.7 mi)
98499 Lakewood (7.8 mi)
98444 Tacoma (8 mi)
98447 Tacoma (8.2 mi)
98387 Spanaway (8.3 mi)
98580 Roy (8.3 mi)
98445 Tacoma (8.7 mi)
98513 Olympia (9.1 mi)
98467 University Place (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,342 |
| Population density | 607 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.0619 |
| Longitude | -122.5659 |
| 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 | 59.5% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
20,342
Population
607
People per sq mi
23.2
Median age
$54,797
Median household income
$22,495
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$2,203
Median monthly rent
1.1%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
588
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,799
Under 5
1,192
807
5–9
534
650
10–14
431
781
15–19
518
3,399
20–24
2,251
3,414
25–34
2,261
1,074
35–44
712
263
45–54
174
43
55–59
28
7
60–64
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,641 | 27.7% |
| 18 and over | 14,701 | 72.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 23.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.2%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
4.7%
Asian
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,593 | 56.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,610 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,430 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,085 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 1,055 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 967 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 450 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 237 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.5% | 31.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 33.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.4% | 28.4% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 7.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
20.8%
$50k–$75k
27.6%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $54,797 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
69.6%
$300k–$500k
30.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $2,203 |
| Owner occupied | 1.1% |
| Renter occupied | 98.9% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 15.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 68.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.7% |
| 3 or more | 7.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.0% |
| Electricity | 62.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,733 | 86.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 38 | 0.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 242 | 5.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 328 | 7.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,095 | 71.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.6% | 22.0% |
| Married | 42.5% | 73.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
33.0%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 352 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,779 | 41.5% |
| High school | 429 | 10.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,467 | 34.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Retail trade
22.4%
Public administration
14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Professional & management
5.2%
Other services
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Construction
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 29.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.1% |
| Government | 33.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.7% |
| Carpool | 15.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 22.1% |
| Work from home | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
68.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.5% |
| Retirement income | 2.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 17.8% |
| High cholesterol | 15.4% |
| Diabetes | 3.2% |
| Heart disease | 1.4% |
| Stroke | 1.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 9.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.8% |
| Cancer | 1.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 22.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 20.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 60.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,387 | 24.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 97.7% |
| Public insurance | 8.9% |
| No insurance | 1.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,351 | 85.3% |
| Spanish | 901 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 623 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 165 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,917 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,712 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 2,298 | 11.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,205 | 5.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,425 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 981 | 68.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,062 | 10.1% |
| French | 1,891 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 551 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 196 | 1% |
| English | 84 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 40 | 0.2% |
| German | 36 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 21.3% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98433
What city is ZIP code 98433 in?
ZIP code 98433 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98433 in?
ZIP code 98433 falls within Pierce County, Washington.
Is ZIP code 98433 mostly rentals?
99% of occupied units in ZIP code 98433 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 98433 have a large veteran population?
25% of civilians in ZIP code 98433 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98433?
16% of residents in ZIP code 98433 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 98433?
ZIP code 98433 has an estimated population of 20,342 residents, with a density of 607 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98433 in?
ZIP code 98433 observes the PST timezone.