98443 ZIP Code — Tacoma, WA

Pierce County, Washington

ZIP code 98443 is located in Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 5.41 square miles and serves a population of 5,899 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.

About ZIP code 98443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $452,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,313. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,899

population

5.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tacoma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98404 Tacoma (1.7 mi) 98371 Puyallup (2 mi) 98424 Fife (2.3 mi) 98408 Tacoma (3.5 mi) 98418 Tacoma (3.6 mi) 98421 Tacoma (3.8 mi) 98354 Milton (4.1 mi) 98413 Tacoma (4.5 mi) 98431 Tacoma (4.6 mi) 98481 Tacoma (4.6 mi) 98493 Tacoma (4.6 mi) 98471 Tacoma (4.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,899
Population density	1,090 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	5.41 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	47.2059
Longitude	-122.3741
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	24.6%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	7.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,899

Population

1,090

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$110,313

Median household income

$47,622

Per capita income

$452,800

Median home value

$1,358

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,955

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

171

151

5–9

165

174

10–14

191

165

15–19

181

116

20–24

127

302

25–34

332

343

35–44

376

402

45–54

440

236

55–59

258

244

60–64

268

290

65–74

319

173

75–84

189

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,275	21.6%
18 and over	4,624	78.4%
65 and over	1,102	18.7%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Two or more races 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Asian 5.5%

Other race 4.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,464	70.1%
Two or more races	672	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	470	7.4%
Asian	350	5.5%
Other race	291	4.6%
Black or African American	81	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	31.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	33.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	37.7%	28.4%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	7.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	19.1%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$110,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 46.9%

$500k–$1M 33.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$452,800
Median rent / month	$1,358
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	24.3%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,226	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	151	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	305	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	579	25.6%
Households with children under 18	590	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	748	33.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	21.8%
Married	55.8%	50.1%
Separated	0.2%	3.0%
Widowed	1.0%	9.5%
Divorced	13.5%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	6.6%
Kindergarten	74	6.8%
Elementary school	583	53.4%
High school	224	20.5%
College / grad school	138	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.1%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 7.7%

Professional & management 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 4.3%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,573	94.5%
Spanish	283	5.1%
Other Indo-European	177	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	100	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,517	93.5%
Born in same state	5,426	92.0%
Born in different state	3,844	65.2%
Foreign born	91	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	382	6.5%
Not a US citizen	260	68.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	856	14.5%
French	839	14.2%
Polish	343	5.8%
Arab	297	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	63	1.1%
English	57	1%
German	41	0.7%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98443

What city is ZIP code 98443 in?

ZIP code 98443 is primarily assigned to Tacoma, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98443 in?

ZIP code 98443 falls within Pierce County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98443 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 98443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98443 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 98443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98443?

The median home value in ZIP code 98443 is $452,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98443?

The median household income in ZIP code 98443 is $110,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98443 in?

ZIP code 98443 observes the PST timezone.