| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 22851 |
| Racial Majority: | 60.66% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 37.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $37685 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51350 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 115 - 262 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.24606600, -122.47223900 |
The current unemployment level in 98405 is 7.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.4% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98405 increased to 22851 from 22355 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98405 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98405 public schools is White. 71.6% of students in 98405 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14466 | 60.66% | 13242 | +9% |
| Black Or African American | 3417 | 14.33% | 4139 | -17% |
| Hispanic | 2372 | 9.95% | 1914 | +24% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 150 | 0.63% | 332 | -55% |
| Asian | 1450 | 6.08% | 1158 | +25% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.25% | 214 | -72% |
| Other Race | 68 | 0.2% | 68 | -29% |
| Two Or More Races | 1784 | 7.9% | 1784 | +6% |
| White | 37.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 29.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22851 | 22355 |
| Male Population | 49.10% | |
| Female Population | 50.90% | |
| Total Households | 9317 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 71.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 75.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37685 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 64.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 27.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.10% |
| 98405 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 6 | Derek Kilmer | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98405 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 98405 | |
|---|---|
| Foss High School | Pierce |
| Stadium High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98405 | |
|---|---|
| Jason Lee Middle School | Pierce |
| Mason Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98405 | |
|---|---|
| Delong Elementary School | Pierce |
| Franklin Elementary School | Pierce |
| Stanley Elementary School | Pierce |
| Central |
| New Tacoma |
| North End |
| South Tacoma |
| West End |