| Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD LEWIS MCCHORD TACOMA |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | JB LEWIS MCCHORD JBLM |
| Current Population: | 366 |
| Racial Majority: | White 43.24% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $42330 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $31150 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 6.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 305 - 325 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.12711000, -122.47986000 |
The current unemployment level in 98438 is 8.2% 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%.
The majority ethnicity residing in 98438 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 98438 public schools is . % of students in 98438 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 43.24% | 236 | -53% |
| Black Or African American | 46 | 17.76% | 52 | -12% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 16.99% | 40 | +10% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Asian | 20 | 7.72% | 21 | -5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 3.09% | 2 | +300% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 9 | 11.2% | 9 | +222% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 366 | 0 |
| Male Population | 83.10% | |
| Female Population | 16.90% | |
| Total Households | 10 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $42330 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.60% |
| 98438 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98438 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 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 66 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.3 | 4.35 | 3.91 | 2.77 | 1.66 | 1.42 | .85 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 3.37 | 5.82 | 5.99 | 38.53 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98438 | |
|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98438 | |
|---|---|
| Woodbrook Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98438 | |
|---|---|
| Carter Lake Elementary School | Pierce |