ZIP Code 98408 Demographics & Data

Tacoma, WA (ZIP Code 98408) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 98408

The ZIP Code 98408 is associated with the city of Tacoma in Washington in Pierce County. Median househould income in this region is $59,207, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 98408 is estimated to at 36.0 years, and about 14.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 20.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,443. The current population estimate is 21,101.

Population in 98408

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98408 is 21,101.

Tacoma, WA

The 98408 ZIP Code is associated with Tacoma, WA in Pierce County.

Area Codes associated with 98408

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98408 include 253.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98408

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 6:48 pm
Sunrise in 98408 7:09 am
Sunrise in 98408 6:48 pm

Weather forecast for 98408

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 98408

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 98408 Fair

Internet in 98408

An estimated 92.3% of households in ZIP Code 98408 have a computer, while about 82.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98408

Males comprise about 51.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 98408, while females account for approximately 48.8%.

Health Insurance in 98408

Approximately 8.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98408 (Tacoma, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98408

The median household income in ZIP Code 98408 is $59,207, while the region's mean household income is $71,328. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,443. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98408 of $27,443 is approximately 29.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 13.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately43.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 98408 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.4% of 98408 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.4%
$200,000 or more per year 3.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98408

In ZIP Code 98408, 84.3% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Pierce County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98408

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.7%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree 5.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98408, 90.7% is one race, while 9.3% are two or more races. Approximately 14.2% of 98408 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98408 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.9%), followed by Black or African American (16.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98408. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98408

Industry Percent
White 69.9%
Black or African American 16.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3.3%
Some other race 4.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98408

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98408, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pierce County region.

Age of Housing in 98408

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 12.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408

Residents of ZIP Code 98408 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 98408 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 98408 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 98408 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 7.2%
10 to 14 years 4.8%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 17.8%
35 to 44 years 13.7%
45 to 54 years 12.3%
55 to 59 years 8.4%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 6.3%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98408 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98408 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98408 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98408 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98408

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408. 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 98408

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98408

In 98408, 64.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.3 minutes. Approximately 18.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98408 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 98408 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 98408. 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 98408

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 11.1%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 15.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 7.5%
Public administration 6.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98408

In ZIP Code 98408, 82.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 98408

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.4%
Spanish 5.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 9.7%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98408. 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 98408 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98408, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 98408 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 98408. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 98408

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 97
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 14
Credit card or prepaid card 13
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 8
Mortgage 6
Other 17
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 98408

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 66
Improper use of your report 42
Fraud or scam 6
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Getting a credit card 4
Other 31
* 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 98408. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98408 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98408 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 38.69% 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 98408. This visualizes electricity rates in 98408 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98408

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98408 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 98408

Month ZIP Code 98408 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.74 3 6.31
Mar 3.72 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.91 5.13 7.3
May 5.26 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.38 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.19 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.95 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.25 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.18 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.93 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 98408. This visualizes solar power levels in 98408 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.