98498 ZIP Code – Lakewood, Washington
98498 is a ZIP code serving Lakewood, Washington in Pierce County with a population of approximately 28,256 residents. The median household income is $84,878 — near the Washington average and above the national average. At $427,600, median home values run well above the national average, with 63.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,411 is above the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 21% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.6%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 9.0% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 29.3%, near the national average. The median age is 41.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98499, 98430, 98467.
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ZIP 98498 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98498 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $427k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,411 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.3% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98499 – Lakewood
- 98430 – Camp Murray
- 98467 – University Place
- 98439 – Lakewood
- 98438 – Mcchord Afb
- 98466 – Tacoma
- 98409 – Tacoma
- 98388 – Steilacoom
- 98433 – Tacoma
- 98444 – Tacoma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98499 | LAKEWOOD | 34,207 | $60,726 |
| 98430 | CAMP MURRAY | 580 | Not provided |
| 98467 | UNIVERSITY PLACE | 15,140 | $89,849 |
| 98439 | LAKEWOOD | 5,679 | $44,135 |
| 98438 | MCCHORD AFB | 560 | Not provided |