| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 22989 |
| Racial Majority: | 51.15% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 32.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $40521 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $45700 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 285 - 358 ft. |
| Area | 7 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.21121800, -122.48253500 |
The current unemployment level in 98409 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 98409 increased to 22989 from 21988 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98409 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98409 public schools is White. 78.9% of students in 98409 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11898 | 51.15% | 11606 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 3988 | 17.15% | 3673 | +9% |
| Hispanic | 3409 | 14.66% | 3356 | +2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 227 | 0.98% | 287 | -21% |
| Asian | 1296 | 5.57% | 1719 | -25% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 250 | 1.07% | 394 | -37% |
| Other Race | 53 | 0.73% | 53 | +221% |
| Two Or More Races | 1901 | 8.69% | 1901 | +6% |
| White | 32.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 24.1% |
| Hispanic | 22.5% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22989 | 21988 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 8993 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 78.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 83.3% |
| Median Household Income | $40521 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.30% |
| 98409 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 6 | Derek Kilmer | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 98409 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 | 54 | 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.) | 5.41 | 4.45 | 4.01 | 2.92 | 1.8 | 1.52 | .91 | 1.22 | 1.88 | 3.4 | 5.95 | 6.09 | 39.57 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98409 | |
|---|---|
| Foss High School | Pierce |
| Mt Tahoma High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98409 | |
|---|---|
| Giaudrone Middle School | Pierce |
| Gray Middle School | Pierce |
| Truman Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98409 | |
|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary School | Pierce |
| Edison Elementary School | Pierce |
| Manitou Park Elementary School | Pierce |
| Reed Elementary School | Pierce |
| Whittier Elementary School | Pierce |
| North Lakewood |
| Northeast Lakewood |
| Central |
| South End |
| South Tacoma |
| West End |