ZIP Code 98443 Demographics

Pierce County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98443 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,899

↓ 99.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$110,313

↑ +20.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$452,800

↑ +1.8% vs county

Median Age

45.0 yrs

↓ +23.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

↑ 8.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98443 compares to Pierce County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98443 $110k Pierce $91k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98443 $453k Pierce $445k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,358

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98443 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$452,800
Down Payment (20%)$90,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,875P&I: $2290 | Tax: $453 | Ins: $132
Rent (Local Median)
$1,358
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,517/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98443, sorted by distance.

98404 1.7 mi away pierce county 98424 2.3 mi away pierce county 98408 3.4 mi away pierce county 98418 3.6 mi away pierce county 98421 4.0 mi away pierce county 98402 4.3 mi away pierce county 98445 4.8 mi away pierce county 98444 5.0 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 98443 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.