| ZIP Code | 98406 |
| ZIP Code Name | Tacoma |
| Primary County | Pierce County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 22,708 |
| Area Code(s) | 253 |
| Current Time | PDT |
98406 is a United States ZIP Code located in Tacoma Washington. Portions of 98406 are also in . 98406 is entirely within Pierce County. 98406 is within Metro Seattle-Tacoma.
98406 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 98406 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98406 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98406 is White. The current unemployment level in 98406 is 5.0%.
| Population | 22,708 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.76% |
| Population Density | 5,796 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,492 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $89,659 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $85,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.70% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,227 | 85.3% |
| Black | 1,296 | 6.07% |
| Hispanic | 927 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 807 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 64.79% |
| Black | 234 | 11.24% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 135 | 6.48% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.62% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,184 | 7.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,693 | 24.66% |
| High School Diploma | 3,463 | 23.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 147 | 0.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 559 | 3.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,396 | 16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,382 | 9.23% |
| Masters Degree | 1,386 | 9.25% |
| Professional Degree | 510 | 3.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 250 | 1.67% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 2f - Central Puget Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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