| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 1308 |
| Racial Majority: | 100% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 19.3% |
| Median Household Income | $55248 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 0 Minutes |
| Current Time: | PDT |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 95 - 236 ft. |
| Area | 6 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.25934982, -122.39819336 |
The current unemployment level in 98421 is 19.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 15.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98421 increased to 1308 from 603 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98421 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98421 public schools is . % of students in 98421 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 100% | 454 | -100% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 86 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% | 635 | -100% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 45 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 33 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 42 | 0% | 42 | -100% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1308 | 603 |
| Male Population | 91.90% | |
| Female Population | 8.10% | |
| Total Households | 26 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $55248 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 36.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 48.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.70% |
| 98421 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98421 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 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 51 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.27 | 4.21 | 3.61 | 2.69 | 1.56 | 1.34 | .76 | 1.12 | 1.84 | 3.35 | 5.25 | 5.95 | 36.95 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98421 | |
|---|---|
| Fife High School | Pierce |
| Stadium High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98421 | |
|---|---|
| Columbia Junior High School Middle School | Pierce |
| Jason Lee Middle School | Pierce |
| Meeker Middle School | Pierce |
| Surprise Lake Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98421 | |
|---|---|
| Crescent Heights Elementary School | Pierce |
| Discovery Primary School Elementary School | Pierce |
| Hedden Elementary School | Pierce |
| McCarver Elementary School | Pierce |
| Northeast Tacoma Elementary School | Pierce |
| New Tacoma |
| Northeast Tacoma |