| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 18830 |
| Racial Majority: | 57.88% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 36% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $49881 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50260 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 24.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 341 - 341 ft. |
| Area | 3 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.19786500, -122.44695200 |
The current unemployment level in 98408 is 7.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98408 decreased to 18830 from 29095 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98408 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98408 public schools is White. 78% of students in 98408 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10832 | 57.88% | 11028 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 1566 | 8.37% | 1926 | -19% |
| Hispanic | 2152 | 11.5% | 2207 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 275 | 1.47% | 300 | -8% |
| Asian | 1416 | 7.57% | 1608 | -12% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 391 | 2.09% | 277 | +41% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0% | 28 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 1456 | 11.12% | 1456 | +43% |
| White | 36% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 24.5% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 2.9% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18830 | 29095 |
| Male Population | 49.40% | |
| Female Population | 50.60% | |
| Total Households | 7072 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 78% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $49881 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 50.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.30% |
| 98408 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 6 | Derek Kilmer | Democrat |
| Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
| 98409 - Tacoma |
| 98499 - Lakewood |
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| Tacoma, WA |
Zip Code 98408 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 44 | 38 | 35 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.43 | 4.46 | 4.07 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.47 | .9 | 1.25 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 5.99 | 6.11 | 39.69 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98408 | |
|---|---|
| Mt Tahoma High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98408 | |
|---|---|
| Baker Middle School | Pierce |
| Giaudrone Middle School | Pierce |
| Stewart Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98408 | |
|---|---|
| Birney Elementary School | Pierce |
| Fawcett Elementary School | Pierce |
| Fern Hill Elementary School | Pierce |
| Mann Elementary School | Pierce |
| Eastside |
| South End |
| South Tacoma |