ZIP Code 98438 - Mcchord AFB Washington
Overview
ZIP Code 98438 is located in Mcchord AFB Washington. Portions of 98438 are also in McChord AFB. 98438 is entirely within Pierce County. Regionally, 98438 is located in Metro Seattle-Tacoma.
ZIP Code 98438 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mcchord AFB |
| Primary County | Pierce County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 560 |
| Area Code(s) | 253 |
| Current Time | PDT |
ZIP Code 98438 Map
98438 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98438 is White. The current unemployment level in 98438 is 5.1%.
| Population | 560 |
| Population Growth Rate | 15.66% |
| Population Density | 87 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $146,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.32% |
98438 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 57.29% |
| Black | 59 | 8.97% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 19.15% |
| Asian | 39 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 24 | 3.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 5.02% |
98438 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 27 | 32.53% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 56 | 67.47% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
98438 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.12710953, -122.4798584 |
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| Region | Metro Seattle-Tacoma |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
98438 Schools
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98438 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 2f - Central Puget Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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