| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 6356 |
| Racial Majority: | 60.55% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 67.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $19629 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $74760 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 25.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 1 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.25370600, -122.44467400 |
The current unemployment level in 98402 is 5.3% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98402 increased to 6356 from 4935 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98402 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98402 public schools is White. 28.9% of students in 98402 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3927 | 60.55% | 4010 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 1058 | 16.31% | 913 | +16% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 7.66% | 539 | -8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 37 | 0.57% | 154 | -76% |
| Asian | 437 | 6.74% | 396 | +10% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 91 | 1.4% | 37 | +146% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0.06% | 11 | -64% |
| Two Or More Races | 296 | 6.71% | 296 | +47% |
| White | 67.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 13% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6356 | 4935 |
| Male Population | 60.90% | |
| Female Population | 39.10% | |
| Total Households | 3286 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 28.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $19629 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 84.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 12.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 3.30% |
| 98402 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 6 | Derek Kilmer | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98402 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 66 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.3 | 4.35 | 3.91 | 2.77 | 1.66 | 1.42 | .85 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 3.37 | 5.82 | 5.99 | 38.53 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98402 | |
|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98402 | |
|---|---|
| Jason Lee Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98402 | |
|---|---|
| McCarver Elementary School | Pierce |
| Central |
| New Tacoma |
| South Tacoma |