ZIP Code 98498 Demographics

Pierce County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98498 compared to county averages.

Total Population

28,256

↓ 96.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$84,878

↓ 7.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$427,600

↓ 3.8% vs county

Median Age

41.0 yrs

↓ +12.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

↑ 21.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98498 compares to Pierce County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98498 $85k Pierce $91k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98498 $428k Pierce $445k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

60.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,411

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98498 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$427,600
Down Payment (20%)$85,520
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,715P&I: $2162 | Tax: $428 | Ins: $125
Rent (Local Median)
$1,411
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,304/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98498, sorted by distance.

98499 2.3 mi away pierce county 98467 2.9 mi away pierce county 98430 3.2 mi away pierce county 98438 3.4 mi away pierce county 98439 3.6 mi away pierce county 98433 3.9 mi away pierce county 98466 4.6 mi away pierce county 98409 4.8 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 98498 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.