| Official Zip Code Name | Lakewood |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | TACOMA |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | AMERICAN LAKE FORT STEILACOOM |
| Current Population: | 27546 |
| Racial Majority: | White 60.88% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 43% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $53721 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $72420 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 207 - 292 ft. |
| Area | 10 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.16110800, -122.55517700 |
The current unemployment level in 98498 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%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98498 decreased to 27546 from 28894 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98498 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 98498 public schools is White. 60% of students in 98498 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16602 | 60.88% | 17075 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 2367 | 8.68% | 2858 | -17% |
| Hispanic | 3030 | 11.11% | 2540 | +19% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 367 | 1.35% | 232 | +58% |
| Asian | 2287 | 8.39% | 2362 | -3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 511 | 1.87% | 438 | +17% |
| Other Race | 79 | 0.13% | 79 | -56% |
| Two Or More Races | 1962 | 7.6% | 1962 | +6% |
| White | 43% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 22.1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 3.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27546 | 28894 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 11255 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 60% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $53721 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 46.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 20.90% |
| 98498 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
| 98430 - Camp Murray |
| 98499 - Lakewood |
| 98433 - Tacoma |
| 98388 - Steilacoom |
| 98467 - University Place |
| 98439 - Lakewood |
| Lakewood, WA |
| Fort Lewis, WA |
| Steilacoom, WA |
| University Place, WA |
| McChord AFB, WA |
Zip Code 98498 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.48 | 4.51 | 4.05 | 2.98 | 1.9 | 1.62 | .92 | 1.22 | 1.87 | 3.42 | 6.03 | 6.09 | 40.1 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98498 | |
|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Pierce |
| Lakes High School | Pierce |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98498 | |
|---|---|
| Hudtloff Middle School | Pierce |
| Mann Middle School | Pierce |
| Woodbrook Middle School | Pierce |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98498 | |
|---|---|
| Lake Louise Elementary School | Pierce |
| Oakbrook Elementary School | Pierce |
| Tillicum Elementary School | Pierce |
| North Lakewood |
| Central Lakes |
| South Lakes |