| City: | Tacoma, Washington |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Puget Sound |
| County: | Pierce County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:38:08 PM |
| Population: | 1,478 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 253 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 47.2646, -122.4786 |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq mi |
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The University of Puget Sound, the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, operates under dedicated ZIP code 98416 in Tacoma, Pierce County. Founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888, the university first opened its doors in September 1890 with 88 students. Today, approximately 1,900 undergraduates study on the Tudor-Gothic campus in Tacoma's North End neighborhood. The university is one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. This postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
Postal records identify over 4,000 delivery codes routing mail to five named buildings on Warner Street, including the Administration Building, Library, and Bookstore. The 2020 Census counted 1,478 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.7 years reflecting the undergraduate population. Nearly all residents (98 percent) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. Tacoma is the valid mailing city for this ZIP code.
| Population: | 1,478 |
| Median Age: | 19.7 |
| Housing Units: | 6 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 98416 has 1,478 residents and 6 households (average 4.17 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.7% male and 59.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (14.1%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,478Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 877Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16,795.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 10.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,395 | 1,361 | 1,245 | 1,087 | 966 | 995 | 1,013 | 983 | 962 | 973 | 1,057 | 830 | 877 |
| Decennial Census | 1,014 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,478 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.7
Male Median Age: 19.8
Female Median Age: 19.6
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 361 | 227 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 566 | 303 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 927 | 530 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,134 | 70.43% |
| Black: | 63 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 160 | 9.94% |
| Asian: | 208 | 12.92% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian: | 8 | 0.50% |
| Other: | 20 | 1.24% |
| Total: | 1,610 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 601 | 40.66% | 19.8 years |
| Females: | 877 | 59.34% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 1,478 | 100% | 19.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 788 | 89.85% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 34 | 3.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 1.48% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 42 | 6.27% |
| Total Population: | 877 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 822 | 93.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 55 | 6.27% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($94,952), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 18.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Sales (42.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $6,813 | $7,039 | $7,143 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 339 | 38.65% |
| Unemployed: | 75 | 8.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 463 | 52.79% |
| Total: | 877 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 93 | 27.43% |
| Service: | 101 | 29.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 145 | 42.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 339 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 17.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 723 | 80.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 153 | 16.96% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 2.88% |
| Total: | 902 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 876 | 97.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 877 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 877 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 98416 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98416 is located in Pierce County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 98416, and is subdivided into the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA division. It covers 0.088 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| 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: | 0.088 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 98416 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.