Tacoma, WA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Codes:	24 Standard, 12 PO Boxes, 7 Unique [See All]
County:	Pierce County, WA
Area Code:	253
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	219,346 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	47.2496, -122.4394
Land Area:	160.57 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Tacoma, WA has 43 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
98401	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98402	Standard	8,053	1.79%
98403	Standard	8,341	1.85%
98404	Standard	35,172	7.81%
98405	Standard	24,617	5.47%
98406	Standard	22,768	5.06%
98407	Standard	21,931	4.87%	Ruston
98408	Standard	20,566	4.57%
98409	Standard	27,840	6.19%	Lakewood
98411	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98412	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98413	Standard	0	0.00%
98415	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98416	Unique	1,478	0.33%	University Of Puget Sound
98417	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98418	Standard	10,371	2.30%
98419	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98421	Standard	1,239	0.28%
98422	Standard	21,343	4.74%	Browns Point,Dash Point
98424	Standard	12,132	2.70%	Tacoma
98430	Unique	0	0.00%	Camp Murray Natl Guard,Tacoma
98431	Unique	0	0.00%	Jb Lewis Mcchord,Jblm,Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,Lewis Mcchord,Madigan Army Medical Center,Madigan Hosp,Madigan Hospital
98433	Standard	20,814	4.62%	Fort Lewis,Ft Lewis,Jb Lewis Mcchord,Jblm,Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,Lewis Mcchord
98438	P.O. Box	582	0.13%	Jb Lewis Mcchord,Jblm,Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,Lewis Mcchord,Tacoma
98439	Standard	5,474	1.22%	Jb Lewis Mcchord,Jblm,Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,Lewis Mcchord,Mc Chord AFB,Mcchord AFB,Tacoma
98443	Standard	5,733	1.27%
98444	Standard	36,885	8.19%	Parkland
98445	Standard	33,927	7.54%	Parkland
98446	Standard	12,800	2.84%	Parkland
98447	Unique	1,053	0.23%	Pacific Lutheran University
98448	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Parkland
98464	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	University Pl,University Place
98465	Standard	7,524	1.67%
98466	Standard	29,769	6.61%	Fircrest,University Pl,University Place
98467	Standard	16,512	3.67%	Tacoma,University Pl
98471	Unique	0	0.00%	World Vision Brm
98481	Unique	0	0.00%	World Vision
98490	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
98493	Unique	0	0.00%	Veterans Hospital
98496	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Tacoma
98497	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Oakbrook,Tacoma
98498	Standard	29,982	6.66%	Fort Steilacoom,Tacoma
98499	Standard	33,188	7.37%	Joint Base Lewis Mcchord,Lewis Mcchord,Mc Chord AFB,Mcchord AFB,Tacoma

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Population & Demographics

Tacoma, WA has 449,068 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (6.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 13.1%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.2% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	352,224
Total Households:	132,603
Total Housing Units:	180,410
Average Household Size:	2.53
Average Family Size:	3.21

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	219,346
Total Households:	87,221
Total Housing Units:	92,309
Average Household Size:	2.43
Average Family Size:	3.38

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	403,058	405,478	408,787	410,662	412,620	416,718	421,357	426,497	432,750	437,668	443,619	448,013	449,068
Decennial Census	400,115	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	450,094	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.4

Male Median Age: 34.6

Female Median Age: 36.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	14,065	14,167	13,820	14,431	20,450	19,913	18,471	16,722	13,834	12,399	12,530	13,094	12,411	10,043	7,605	4,752	2,817	2,560
Female	13,641	13,490	13,293	13,217	16,667	18,134	18,000	16,465	13,979	12,586	12,952	13,878	13,963	11,599	9,106	6,023	4,180	4,837
Total	27,706	27,657	27,113	27,648	37,117	38,047	36,471	33,187	27,813	24,985	25,482	26,972	26,374	21,642	16,711	10,775	6,997	7,397

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	203,157	57.10%
Black:	36,001	10.12%
Hispanic:*	49,645	13.95%
Asian:	29,559	8.31%
American Indian:	5,948	1.67%
Hawaiian:	8,324	2.34%
Other:	23,172	6.51%
Total:	355,806	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	175,827	49.92%	34.6 years
Females:	176,397	50.08%	36.2 years
Total:	352,224	100%	35.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	107,945	49.21%	36.0 years
Females:	111,401	50.79%	37.8 years
Total:	219,346	100%	36.9 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	374,732	83.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	16,499	3.67%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	33,016	7.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	24,821	12.88%
Total Population:	449,068	100%
Total Native Population:	391,231	87.12%
Total Foreign-born Population:	57,837	12.88%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Tacoma, WA have an average household income of $81,247 (lower than the State by 14.4%, and higher than the Nation by 3.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($103,692 vs $55,135). Employment participation is higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$50,301	$51,988	$51,605	$52,518	$52,632	$54,201	$56,306	$60,118	$64,025	$67,238	$72,507	$79,601	$81,247
Median Family Income	$63,180	$64,185	$63,990	$64,321	$64,846	$66,982	$70,008	$74,021	$79,019	$82,868	$89,848	$96,945	$103,692
Median NonFamily Income	$36,473	$37,079	$37,393	$36,968	$36,617	$37,254	$37,572	$40,979	$45,529	$46,336	$49,470	$54,697	$55,135
Median Male Income	$45,956	$47,779	$46,930	$47,441	$47,997	$48,338	$49,482	$51,168	$52,763	$54,227	$58,138	$64,074	$64,579
Median Female Income	$36,810	$37,392	$38,302	$40,303	$40,976	$40,641	$42,209	$42,837	$44,419	$46,021	$49,579	$55,163	$56,757

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	212,266	61.47%
Unemployed:	12,145	3.52%
Not In Labor Force:	120,882	35.01%
Total:	345,293	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	79,273	37.35%
Service:	38,104	17.95%
Sales and Office:	42,641	20.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	21,092	9.94%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	31,156	14.68%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	212,266	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Tacoma, WA, the median home value is $494,050 - lower than the State by 5.0%, and up $162,192 (48.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,659 per month - lower than the State by 1.4%, and up $351 (26.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Tacoma pay $1,500-$1,999 (32.3%). About 14.8% pay under $1,000 and 24.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.5% (73.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 43.5% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$266,194	$253,512	$238,087	$233,650	$234,525	$241,006	$257,393	$280,081	$303,018	$331,858	$368,962	$452,493	$494,050

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,886	3.61%
$500 to $999:	5,805	7.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	22,984	28.77%
$1,500 to $1,999:	25,128	31.45%
$2,000 to $2,499:	13,503	16.90%
$2,500 to $2,999:	4,459	5.58%
$3,000 or more:	2,564	3.21%
No Rent:	2,565	3.21%
Total:	79,894	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$941	$969	$995	$1,004	$1,006	$1,038	$1,082	$1,169	$1,230	$1,308	$1,414	$1,556	$1,659

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	67,690	38.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	28,667	16.26%
Renter Occupied:	79,894	45.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	176,251	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	176,251	94.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	9,604	5.17%
Total Housing Units:	185,855	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

33.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (38.8%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 91.3%, which is about the same as the state rate (92.2%). The share of people in poverty is 6.8%, which is about the same as the state rate (6.4%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), down 4.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	10,553	3.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	16,829	5.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	81,910	26.64%
Some college, no degree:	72,380	23.54%
Associate's degree:	33,220	10.80%
Bachelor's degree:	57,909	18.83%
Graduate or professional degree:	34,672	11.28%
Total:	307,473	100%
High school graduate or higher:	280,091	91.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	92,581	30.11%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	288,459	59.12%
Public Insurance:	169,067	34.65%
No Insurance:	30,385	6.23%
Total:	487,911	100%
Has Health Insurance:	457,526	93.77%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.8%	11.1%	11.3%	11.2%	11.6%	11.8%	10.9%	9.8%	8.6%	8.0%	6.6%	6.6%	6.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	5,746	5.77%
Kindergarten:	5,336	5.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	40,529	40.68%
High school (grades 9-12):	19,844	19.92%
College or graduate school:	28,171	28.28%
Total:	99,626	100%
Early Childhood:	11,082	11.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	65,709	65.96%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Tacoma supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7,925 business establishments, employing about 124,648 people with an annual payroll of $8,092,922,000. USPS data shows 138,817 residential mailboxes and 7,618 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	138,817Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	7,618Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	174,668Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	74,678Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	34,732Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	7,925Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,980,239,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$8,092,922,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	124,648Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Tacoma, WA is located in Pierce County, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and spans 3 of Washington's 6th, 9th, and 10th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 11.2% of whom live in Tacoma. ZIP Codes here cover 160.567 sq mi of land and a water area of 12.752 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Tacoma, WA PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	160.567 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	12.752 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	06,09,10Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Last ZIP Intro:	2006-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	70000Source: Census
Place Name:	Tacoma city; WashingtonSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Tacoma, WA

Fife, WA ~3.8 miles
Federal Way, WA ~4.8 miles
Milton, WA ~5.8 miles
Puyallup, WA ~5.9 miles
University Place, WA ~6.0 miles
Lakewood, WA ~6.5 miles
Fox Island, WA ~9.0 miles
Auburn, WA ~9.1 miles
Pacific, WA ~9.1 miles
Gig Harbor, WA ~9.2 miles
Steilacoom, WA ~9.7 miles
Sumner, WA ~9.9 miles
Seattle, WA ~11.0 miles
Vashon, WA ~11.8 miles
Kent, WA ~12.8 miles
Spanaway, WA ~13.3 miles
Bonney Lake, WA ~13.5 miles
Anderson Island, WA ~14.2 miles
Lakebay, WA ~14.2 miles
Olalla, WA ~14.2 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on April 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	187,746	85.15%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	5,833	2.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	14,972	6.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	11,931	12.20%
Total Population:	220,482	100%
Total Native Population:	193,579	87.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:	26,903	12.20%

Employed:	112,621	62.79%
Unemployed:	6,363	3.55%
Not In Labor Force:	60,385	33.67%
Total:	179,369	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	45,126	40.07%
Service:	19,610	17.41%
Sales and Office:	21,111	18.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	11,023	9.79%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	15,751	13.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	112,621	100%

Less than $500:	2,488	6.24%
$500 to $999:	3,250	8.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:	11,206	28.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:	12,500	31.35%
$2,000 to $2,499:	5,783	14.51%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,777	4.46%
$3,000 or more:	1,718	4.31%
No Rent:	1,146	2.87%
Total:	39,868	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	38,229	41.73%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	13,515	14.75%
Renter Occupied:	39,868	43.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	91,612	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

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Sources & References

White:	125,980	57.28%
Black:	22,666	10.31%
Hispanic:*	29,015	13.19%
Asian:	20,268	9.21%
American Indian:	3,942	1.79%
Hawaiian:	4,301	1.96%
Other:	13,776	6.26%
Total:	219,948	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	91,612	95.28%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,539	4.72%
Total Housing Units:	96,151	100%

Less than 9th grade:	5,419	3.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	8,361	5.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	40,291	25.56%
Some college, no degree:	35,119	22.28%
Associate's degree:	15,573	9.88%
Bachelor's degree:	33,043	20.96%
Graduate or professional degree:	19,812	12.57%
Total:	157,618	100%
High school graduate or higher:	143,838	91.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	52,855	33.53%

Private Insurance:	144,879	59.36%
Public Insurance:	83,713	34.30%
No Insurance:	15,490	6.35%
Total:	244,082	100%
Has Health Insurance:	228,592	93.65%

Nursery School, Preschool:	3,339	7.01%
Kindergarten:	2,074	4.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	18,455	38.74%
High school (grades 9-12):	9,544	20.03%
College or graduate school:	14,231	29.87%
Total:	47,643	100%
Early Childhood:	5,413	11.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	30,073	63.12%