Tacoma ZIP Code List — Pierce County, WA

There are 34 unique ZIP codes in Tacoma, Washington. Area code: 253.

ZIP codes

123.90

sq mi land

7.10

sq mi water

253

area code

Tacoma, WA ZIP code map

About Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, located in the state of Washington, is a vibrant city known for its diverse culture, arts scene, and deep-rooted history. Nestled in Pierce County, Tacoma sits along the stunning Puget Sound, offering breathtaking waterfront views and access to various outdoor activities. It is best known for its museums, including the Museum of Glass and the Washington State History Museum, which showcase the city's cultural heritage and artistic contributions.

Location & geography

Tacoma is situated in the western part of Washington State, bordered by the scenic waters of Puget Sound. The city is characterized by its hilly terrain, which provides a striking backdrop and stunning vistas of Mount Rainier to the southeast. Nearby major cities include Seattle, approximately 33 miles to the north, and Olympia, around 30 miles to the south, making Tacoma an integral part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

Community & economy

The community of Tacoma has a rich tapestry of residents who contribute to its vibrant atmosphere. It features a mix of urban and suburban environments, with various neighborhoods offering unique residential experiences. The dominant industries in Tacoma include healthcare, education, and manufacturing, which fuel the local economy, while daily life is characterized by an active lifestyle with numerous parks, dining options, and community events.

Transportation

Tacoma is well-connected through several major highways, most notably Interstate 5, which runs north-south and provides easy access to Seattle and Portland. The city is also serviced by Tacoma Narrows Airport, located approximately 10 miles southwest, along with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about 25 miles to the north. Public transit options include the Sounder commuter rail and numerous bus services that link Tacoma to surrounding areas.

History

Tacoma's history dates back to its incorporation in the late 19th century, when it emerged as a significant shipping and railroad hub. It was initially established as the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railway, which catalyzed its growth and development. Over the decades, Tacoma has evolved into a center for arts and culture, while continuing to honor its historical roots through preservation efforts and community initiatives.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Tacoma is that it is home to the world's largest man-made one. This unique feature is the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which showcases stunning glass artworks by renowned artist Dale Chihuly, connecting the Museum of Glass with the downtown area.

ZIP codes for Tacoma, WA (34)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
98401	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98402	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98403	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98404	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98405	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98406	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98407	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98408	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98409	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98411	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98412	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98413	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98415	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98416	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98417	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98418	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98419	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98421	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98422	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98431	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98433	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98443	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98444	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98445	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98446	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98447	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98448	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98464	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98465	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98466	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98471	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98481	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98490	Tacoma	Pierce	View map
98493	Tacoma	Pierce	View map

Demographics & statistics

349,668

Population

36.6

Median age

$79,960

Median household income

$40,091

Per capita income

$402,217

Median home value

$1,470

Median monthly rent

53.1%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

84,072

Housing units

30.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

13,360

Under 5

9,229

12,174

5–9

8,411

12,134

10–14

8,383

11,089

15–19

7,660

16,698

20–24

11,536

35,849

25–34

24,766

29,426

35–44

20,328

23,609

45–54

16,310

11,780

55–59

8,139

11,766

60–64

8,129

17,528

65–74

12,109

8,251

75–84

5,700

3,137

85+

2,167

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74,625	18.9%
18 and over	275,043	81.1%
65 and over	48,892	13.7%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.7%

Two or more races 11.8%

Black or African American 9.5%

Asian 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	217,090	57.7%
Two or more races	44,358	11.8%
Black or African American	35,706	9.5%
Asian	27,394	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	26,509	7%
Other race	14,034	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5,779	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5,307	1.4%

Household income

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$79,960

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 42.6%

$500k–$1M 26.4%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$402,217
Median rent / month	$1,470
Owner occupied	53.1%
Renter occupied	46.9%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	15.7%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.9%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59,496	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	13,503	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26,039	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	36,163	24.8%
Households with children under 18	40,474	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	35,272	23.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	29.3%
Married	43.8%	43.4%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%
Widowed	1.6%	6.9%
Divorced	10.9%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4,968	6.5%
Kindergarten	3,981	4.8%
Elementary school	31,905	37.6%
High school	14,937	20.2%
College / grad school	21,165	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	3.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28,716	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	39.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	327,079	94.1%
Spanish	24,577	7.7%
Other Indo-European	8,438	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,275	0.8%
Other languages	11,467	2.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	307,338	85.7%
Born in same state	296,481	82.8%
Born in different state	168,305	46.8%
Foreign born	10,857	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	42,330	14.3%
Not a US citizen	24,627	59.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34,254	9.8%
French	33,890	9.7%
Polish	14,124	4%
Arab	12,806	3.7%
English	3,375	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2,087	0.6%
German	2,020	0.6%
Irish	664	0.2%
Norwegian	328	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Tacoma, WA have?

Tacoma, WA has 25 ZIP codes: 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98413, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422, 98431, 98433, 98443, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98447, 98465, 98466, 98471, 98481, 98493. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Tacoma, WA?

The primary ZIP code for Tacoma, WA is 98402. The city uses area code 253 for phone service.

What county is Tacoma, WA in?

Tacoma is located in Pierce County, Washington.

How many ZIP codes are in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma, WA has 25 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover downtown Tacoma and the waterfront area near the Museum District?

Downtown Tacoma and the waterfront Museum District are primarily located in ZIP codes 98402 and 98403, which encompass the core business and cultural center of the city along Puget Sound.

Which ZIP codes serve the University of Washington Tacoma campus and the nearby Stadium District?

The University of Washington Tacoma campus and the Stadium District are located in ZIP code 98402, a central area that includes many of Tacoma's educational and historic institutions.