Official Zip Code Name | Tacoma |
Zip Code State | Washington |
Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
Primary County: | Pierce |
Area Code | 253 |
Current Population: | 33956 |
Racial Majority: | White 45.78% |
Public School Racial Majority: | White 32.5% |
Unemployment Rate: | 8.1% |
Median Household Income | $40202 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income | $43610 |
School Test Performance: | Below Average |
Average Commute Time | 24.3 Minutes |
Time Zone: | Pacific Standard Time |
Elevation Range | 341 - 348 ft. |
Area | 7 Sqm. |
Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.15167000, -122.44902400 |
The current unemployment level in 98444 is 8.1% 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 98444 increased to 33956 from 31712 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98444 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 98444 public schools is White. 77.4% of students in 98444 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
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White | 16201 | 45.78% | 16450 | -2% |
Black Or African American | 3740 | 10.57% | 3952 | -5% |
Hispanic | 6033 | 17.05% | 5569 | +8% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 367 | 1.04% | 414 | -11% |
Asian | 4287 | 12.11% | 3815 | +12% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 1598 | 4.52% | 1311 | +22% |
Other Race | 70 | 0.26% | 70 | +30% |
Two Or More Races | 2375 | 8.69% | 2375 | +29% |
White | 32.5% |
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Black Or African American | 12.9% |
Hispanic | 23.6% |
Asian | 9.1% |
Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 7.7% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
Two or More Races | 13.5% |
2010 | 2000 | |
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Total Population | 33956 | 31712 |
Male Population | 49.00% | |
Female Population | 51.00% | |
Total Households | 12518 |
Test Score Performance | Below Average |
Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 77.4% |
Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 87.5% |
Median Household Income | $40202 |
Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.40% |
Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.60% |
Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.00% |
98444 US Congressional District | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
Washington District 6 | Derek Kilmer | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98444 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
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Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 42 |
Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 45 | 60 |
Avg Precip (In.) | 5.51 | 4.51 | 4.13 | 3.04 | 1.93 | 1.6 | .95 | 1.24 | 1.91 | 3.41 | 6.08 | 6.14 | 40.44 |
List of High Schools in Zipcode 98444 | |
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Washington High School | Pierce |
List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98444 | |
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Keithley Middle School | Pierce |
List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98444 | |
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Brookdale Elementary School | Pierce |
Christensen Elementary School | Pierce |
Sales Elementary School | Pierce |
Northeast Lakewood |
South End |