| Official Zip Code Name | Fife |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 10140 |
| Racial Majority: | 48.22% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 54.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $41756 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $66380 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 121 - 177 ft. |
| Area | 7 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.23600400, -122.35268100 |
The current unemployment level in 98424 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 98424 increased to 10140 from 4836 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98424 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98424 public schools is White. 42.1% of students in 98424 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4992 | 48.22% | 5079 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 1014 | 9.79% | 782 | +30% |
| Hispanic | 1610 | 15.55% | 1666 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 154 | 1.49% | 243 | -37% |
| Asian | 1608 | 15.53% | 1502 | +7% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 415 | 4.01% | 252 | +65% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.2% | 17 | +24% |
| Two Or More Races | 599 | 5.21% | 599 | -10% |
| White | 54.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.9% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 3.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 11.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10140 | 4836 |
| Male Population | 50.30% | |
| Female Population | 49.70% | |
| Total Households | 3952 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 42.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $41756 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.90% |
| 98424 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
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| 98023 - Federal Way |
| 98371 - Puyallup |
| 98003 - Federal Way |
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| Milton, WA |
| Edgewood, WA |
Zip Code 98424 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 | 51 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 72 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.36 | 4.39 | 3.85 | 2.76 | 1.79 | 1.47 | .82 | 1.15 | 1.79 | 3.35 | 5.61 | 5.95 | 38.3 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98424 | |
|---|---|
| Fife High School | Pierce |
| Puyallup High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98424 | |
|---|---|
| Columbia Junior High School Middle School | Pierce |
| Edgemont Junior High School Middle School | Pierce |
| Surprise Lake Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98424 | |
|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School Elementary School | Pierce |
| Endeavour Intermediate School Elementary School | Pierce |
| Hedden Elementary School | Pierce |
| Northwood Elementary School | Pierce |
| New Tacoma |
| Northeast Tacoma |