ZIP Code 98304 Demographics

Pierce County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98304 compared to county averages.

Total Population

925

↓ 99.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$74,375

↓ 18.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$242,200

↓ 45.5% vs county

Median Age

55.6 yrs

↓ +52.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

↑ 46.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98304 compares to Pierce County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98304 $74k Pierce $91k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98304 $242k Pierce $445k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

28.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98304 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$242,200
Down Payment (20%)$48,440
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,538P&I: $1225 | Tax: $242 | Ins: $71
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $38/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98304, sorted by distance.

98323 13.6 mi away pierce county 98396 20.0 mi away pierce county 98360 22.3 mi away pierce county 98338 27.2 mi away pierce county 98375 31.5 mi away pierce county

About Pierce County

Pierce County is located in Washington and has a total population of 918,993. The county's median household income is $91,486 and median home value is $444,600. ZIP code 98304 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Pierce County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.