| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 20151 |
| Racial Majority: | 67.47% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 59.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 19.3% |
| Median Household Income | $82080 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $88880 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 30.7 Minutes |
| Current Time: | PDT |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 56 - 371 ft. |
| Area | 7 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.28450012, -122.38874054 |
The current unemployment level in 98422 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 98422 increased to 20151 from 19726 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98422 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98422 public schools is White. 32.7% of students in 98422 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13726 | 67.47% | 13904 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 1163 | 5.72% | 1170 | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1487 | 7.31% | 1402 | +6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 199 | 0.98% | 255 | -22% |
| Asian | 2350 | 11.55% | 2132 | +10% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.86% | 187 | -6% |
| Other Race | 33 | 0.05% | 33 | -70% |
| Two Or More Races | 1068 | 6.07% | 1068 | +16% |
| White | 59.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 10.6% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 1.5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20151 | 19726 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 7479 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 32.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 25.0% |
| Median Household Income | $82080 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 21.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 41.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 37.10% |
| 98422 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
| 98354 - Milton |
| 98421 - Tacoma |
| 98023 - Federal Way |
| 98424 - Tacoma |
| 98003 - Federal Way |
| Tacoma, WA |
| Milton, WA |
| Federal Way, WA |
Zip Code 98422 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 35 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 51 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.27 | 4.29 | 3.71 | 2.59 | 1.68 | 1.43 | .81 | 1.13 | 1.8 | 3.33 | 5.48 | 5.86 | 37.39 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98422 | |
|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98422 | |
|---|---|
| Meeker Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98422 | |
|---|---|
| Browns Point Elementary School | Pierce |
| Crescent Heights Elementary School | Pierce |
| Northeast Tacoma Elementary School | Pierce |
| New Tacoma |
| Northeast Tacoma |