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98409

Washington · 27,843 residents · 7.14 sq mi
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With 27,843 people, ZIP 98409 is a ZIP code in Pierce County. Owners hold 44% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 33.2. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. There are 3,899 people per square mile. Households here earn about 26% less than in Pierce County as a whole. Among the 50 ZIP codes in Pierce County, 98409 ranks 43rd by median household income.

$73,348
US average: $82,259
$40,831
US average: $44,673
$394,500
US average: $376,019
22.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
7.14 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
10.4%
49.1%
50.9%
2.24 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(12,974)
Black16.3%(4,545)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(4,496)
Asian9%(2,493)
Other12%(3,335)
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Pierce County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST43RD OF 50HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98303$80,282
98304$113,718
98321$127,411
98323$121,875
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98409?

ZIP code 98409 has about 27,843 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98409?

The typical household in ZIP code 98409 earns about $73,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98409 expensive?

In ZIP code 98409, the median home is worth about $394,500, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98409?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98409 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98409?

About 15.6% of people in ZIP code 98409 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024