ZIP Code 98447 - Tacoma Washington
Overview
98447 is the ZIP Code for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Portions of 98447 are also in Parkland. 98447 is entirely within Pierce County. Regionally, 98447 is located in Metro Seattle-Tacoma.
ZIP Code 98447 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Tacoma |
| Organization | Pacific Lutheran University |
| Primary County | Pierce County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 1,067 |
| Area Code(s) | 253 |
| Current Time | PDT |
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98447 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98447 is White. The current unemployment level in 98447 is 5.1%.
| Population | 1,067 |
| Population Growth Rate | 69.88% |
| Population Density | 9,367 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.87% |
98447 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 67.87% |
| Black | 41 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 11.78% |
| Asian | 218 | 17.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
98447 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.14561462, -122.44339752 |
| Cities/Towns in 98447 | |
| Region | Metro Seattle-Tacoma |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 0.11390743 Square Miles |
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98447 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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