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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 98406 has 22,768 residents and 9,792 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.2%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	22,768Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	23,642Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,999Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,445.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$104,761Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,792Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$594,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.09Source: Census ACS

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	--	22,138	22,178	22,313	21,824	22,389	23,034	23,594	23,103	23,354	23,052	22,708	22,994	23,642
Decennial Census	21,610	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,768	--	--	--

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: 41.2

Male Median Age: 39.6

Female Median Age: 43

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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	586	558	563	587	783	726	845	822	684	577	682	758	696	602	558	329	231	231
Female	540	518	505	556	966	736	830	858	721	682	737	810	837	767	614	407	348	518
Total	1,126	1,076	1,068	1,143	1,749	1,462	1,675	1,680	1,405	1,259	1,419	1,568	1,533	1,369	1,172	736	579	749

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

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Population by Race

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White:	17,342	79.36%
Black:	1,113	5.09%
Hispanic:*	1,545	7.07%
Asian:	1,075	4.92%
American Indian:	213	0.97%
Hawaiian:	106	0.49%
Other:	458	2.10%
Total:	21,852	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	10,818	47.51%	39.6 years
Females:	11,950	52.49%	43.0 years
Total:	22,768	100%	41.2 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	21,964	92.90%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	443	1.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	899	3.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	336	5.22%
Total Population:	23,642	100%
Total Native Population:	22,407	94.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,235	5.22%

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

In 2023, the Median household income is $104,761, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $47,449 (82.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,650. Family households earn a median of $147,511 versus $57,983 for nonfamily households (a difference of $89,528). By gender, male median income is $86,150 and female is $80,582, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,568 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.3%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$57,312	$58,618	$58,969	$62,328	$64,211	$67,002	$71,934	$73,492	$82,111	$82,732	$89,659	$96,755	$104,761
Median Family Income	$74,896	$76,418	$74,670	$84,269	$83,649	$85,148	$92,483	$100,853	$107,390	$117,588	$128,750	$135,441	$147,511
Median NonFamily Income	$41,042	$40,234	$40,814	$35,681	$39,464	$42,354	$44,722	$45,047	$48,708	$43,617	$47,574	$53,611	$57,983
Median Male Income	$52,437	$52,011	$54,520	$60,245	$60,560	$62,448	$65,122	$65,424	$65,403	$65,295	$72,380	$83,208	$86,150
Median Female Income	$46,085	$47,754	$51,346	$51,917	$51,255	$51,227	$57,682	$60,722	$64,024	$65,258	$71,029	$75,494	$80,582

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,715	62.93%
Unemployed:	616	3.05%
Not In Labor Force:	6,874	34.02%
Total:	20,205	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,382	50.19%
Service:	2,162	17.00%
Sales and Office:	2,035	16.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	821	6.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,315	10.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,715	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $594,100, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $307,700 (107.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $242,800. The median gross rent is $1,677, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $782 (87.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $501. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.71% (69.96% with a mortgage, 30.04% free-and-clear) and renters 36.29% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.56%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$286,400	$277,500	$269,900	$269,400	$266,500	$274,300	$296,300	$321,400	$351,300	$380,800	$421,200	$516,600	$594,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	81	2.20%
$500 to $999:	429	11.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:	963	26.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:	952	25.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	495	13.44%
$2,500 to $2,999:	310	8.42%
$3,000 or more:	390	10.59%
No Rent:	63	1.71%
Total:	3,683	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$895	$928	$980	$932	$934	$961	$1,008	$1,093	$1,176	$1,275	$1,415	$1,557	$1,677

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,524	44.57%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,943	19.14%
Renter Occupied:	3,683	36.29%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,150	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,150	94.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	598	5.56%
Total Housing Units:	10,748	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,350	68.38%
Multi-Family Units:	3,398	31.62%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	10,748	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 48.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (37.66%). College enrollment is 37.66%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	163	0.92%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	630	3.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,117	17.62%
Some college, no degree:	3,490	19.73%
Associate's degree:	1,714	9.69%
Bachelor's degree:	5,146	29.10%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,426	19.37%
Total:	17,686	100%
High school or higher:	16,893	95.52%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,572	48.47%

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:	18,615	69.64%
Public Insurance:	6,841	25.59%
No Insurance:	1,274	4.77%
Total:	26,730	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,456	95.23%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.5%	6.1%	6.3%	5.5%	7.8%	6.4%	4.3%	3.8%	2.8%	1.5%	2.0%	2.5%	2.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	240	4.61%
Kindergarten:	244	4.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,955	37.52%
High school (grades 9-12):	809	15.53%
College or graduate school:	1,962	37.66%
Total:	5,210	100%
Early Childhood:	484	9.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,008	57.74%

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

City:	Tacoma, Washington
County:	Pierce County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:53:34 PM
Population:	22,768 [See All]
Area Code:	253
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	47.2611, -122.5105
Land Area:	4.181 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/98406/zip-code-98406.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,222Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	468Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,378Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,884Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,637Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	543Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$50,695,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$218,195,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,291Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Tacoma-Lakewood, WA (CBSA Div 45104)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:	Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	4.181 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.479 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6902.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Tacoma, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	5370000Source: Census
Place Name:	Tacoma city; WashingtonSource: Census

ZIP Code 98406 in Tacoma, WA

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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 (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 98406

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98406

Sources & References