ZIP Code 98396 Demographics

Pierce County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98396 compared to county averages.

Total Population

643

↓ 99.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$98,438

↑ +7.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$482,900

↑ +8.6% vs county

Median Age

38.1 yrs

↓ +4.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

↓ +83.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98396 compares to Pierce County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98396 $98k Pierce $91k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98396 $483k Pierce $445k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

84.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,414

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98396 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$482,900
Down Payment (20%)$96,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$3,066P&I: $2442 | Tax: $483 | Ins: $141
Rent (Local Median)
$1,414
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,652/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98396, sorted by distance.

98360 8.5 mi away pierce county 98338 13.9 mi away pierce county 98375 14.8 mi away pierce county 98328 17.8 mi away pierce county 98304 20.0 mi away pierce county 98330 23.7 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 98396 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.