ZIP Code 98447 in Tacoma, WA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Tacoma, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Pacific Lutheran University
County:Pierce County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:54:14 PM
Population:1,053 [See All]
Area Code:253
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:47.1458, -122.4437
Land Area:0.114 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98447 has 1,053 residents and 1 households (average 58.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.0 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.5% male and 60.5% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.4%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (12.3%, higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,053Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:964Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9,236.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:58.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:21.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--8578498778428147857677357327441,3031,067964
Decennial Census842------------------1,053------
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: 20

Male Median Age: 20.2

Female Median Age: 19.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5311842098302100000000
Female1223352825222010110100
Total65351949113524110110100
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:69968.93%
Black:535.23%
Hispanic:*1019.96%
Asian:13012.82%
American Indian:131.28%
Hawaiian:80.79%
Other:100.99%
Total:1,014100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:41639.51%20.2 years
Females:63760.49%19.9 years
Total:1,053100%20.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:83186.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:464.77%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:282.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:599.02%
Total Population:964100%
Total Native Population:87790.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:879.02%
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 $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 $38,333, which is far less than the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $38,333 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.3%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 17.6%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.2%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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$33,542$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$38,333
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:40842.32%
Unemployed:879.02%
Not In Labor Force:46948.65%
Total:964100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:9623.53%
Service:15638.24%
Sales and Office:10726.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4912.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:408100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($519,800), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,682), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


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 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 15.00%, 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.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:6100.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:6100%
High school or higher:6100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:81581.91%
Public Insurance:14514.57%
No Insurance:353.52%
Total:995100%
Has Health Insurance:96096.48%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% 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%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:964100.00%
Total:964100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98447 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 1,682 people with an annual payroll of $46,061,000. 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:2,262Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,035,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$46,061,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,682Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98447 is located in Pierce County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 98447, and is subdivided into the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA division. It covers 0.114 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:0.114 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:826.67 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98448 | | 98446

Schools in ZIP Code 98447


We could not locate which school district 98447 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.

Perry G Keithley Middle School 12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Franklin Pierce School DistrictNearby
Learning Support 315 129th Street So
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Franklin Pierce School DistrictNearby
Gates Secondary School 813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Franklin Pierce School DistrictNearby
Brookdale Elementary 611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Franklin Pierce School DistrictNearby
Washington High School 12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Franklin Pierce School DistrictNearby
Parkland Lutheran Church & School 120 123rd St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Academy 757 138th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Private SchoolNearby
Faith Lutheran School 113 S 96th St
Tacoma, WA 98444
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98447


Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Type: Post Secondary
Clover Park Technical College 4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499-4004
Type: Post Secondary
Bj's Beauty & Barber College 5239 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy 3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
Type: Post Secondary
Pierce College District 9401 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Washington-Tacoma Campus 1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Type: Post Secondary

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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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