ZIP Code 98405 Demographics & Data

Tacoma, WA (ZIP Code 98405) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 98405

The ZIP Code 98405 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Washington in Pierce County. The median household income is approximately $54,043, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 98405 is estimated to at 35.8 years, and about 16.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 30.3% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $29,516. The current population estimate is 23,626.

Population in 98405

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98405 is 23,626.

Tacoma, WA

The 98405 ZIP Code is associated with Tacoma, WA in Pierce County.

Area Codes associated with 98405

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98405 include 253.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98405

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 6:48 pm
Sunrise in 98405 7:09 am
Sunrise in 98405 6:48 pm

Weather forecast for 98405

This Afternoon's forecast for 98405: A slight chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 98405

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98405 Good

Internet in 98405

An estimated 89.5% of households in ZIP Code 98405 have a computer, while about 78.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98405

Males comprise about 48.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 98405, while females account for approximately 52.0%.

Health Insurance in 98405

Approximately 8.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98405 (Tacoma, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98405

The median household income in ZIP Code 98405 is $54,043, while the region's mean household income is $68,287. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,516. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98405 of $29,516 is approximately 24.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 9.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 98405 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.2% of 98405 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98405

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 3.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98405

In ZIP Code 98405, 91.1% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.5% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98405

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 24.5%
Some college, no degree 25.4%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 20.3%
Graduate or professional degree 10.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98405

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98405, 89.8% is one race, while 10.2% are two or more races. Approximately 9.3% of 98405 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98405 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.7%), followed by Black or African American (20.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98405

Industry Percent
White 73.7%
Black or African American 20.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.7%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2.1%
Some other race 2.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98405

The median home value in ZIP Code 98405 in July 2024 comes in at $466,140. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $457,673 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $449,864 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98405, an estimated 42.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pierce County region.

Home Values in 98405

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $466,140
Jun 2024 $466,902
May 2024 $466,725
Apr 2024 $464,472
Mar 2024 $461,147
Feb 2024 $457,673
Jan 2024 $455,082
Dec 2023 $453,212
Nov 2023 $452,107
Oct 2023 $451,629
Sep 2023 $451,089
Aug 2023 $449,864

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 98405

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 42.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98405

Residents of ZIP Code 98405 are younger than average. The median age of 35.8 years in ZIP Code 98405 is approximately 6.04% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.1% of the population in 98405 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 98405 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98405

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.0%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 4.8%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 7.5%
25 to 34 years 20.1%
35 to 44 years 15.0%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 5.3%
60 to 64 years 5.2%
65 to 74 years 7.5%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 2.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98405 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98405

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98405 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98405 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98405 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98405

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98405

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98405

In 98405, 67.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.1 minutes. Approximately 24.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98405 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 98405 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98405

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 4.2%
Manufacturing 5.0%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.9%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.2%
Other services, except public administration 6.4%
Public administration 9.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98405

In ZIP Code 98405, 87.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pierce County region.

Language Spoken in 98405

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.9%
Spanish 3.8%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.5%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 98405 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98405, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98405 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pierce County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 98405

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 93
Credit reporting or credit repair services 82
Checking or savings account 20
Debt collection 17
Mortgage 10
Other 21
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 98405

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 87
Improper use of your report 50
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 18
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 15
Managing an account 13
Other 60
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98405 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98405 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 0.97% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 38.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes electricity rates in 98405 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98405

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98405 8.14¢/kWh 7.68¢/kWh 4.13¢/kWh
Washington 12.06¢/kWh 10.44¢/kWh 6.44¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 98405

Month ZIP Code 98405 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.94 3 6.31
Mar 3.71 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.09 5.13 7.3
May 5.25 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.19 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.22 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.39 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.69 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98405. This visualizes solar power levels in 98405 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.