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98421

Washington · 424 residents · 6.504 sq mi
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ZIP 98421 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Pierce County median. Among the 50 ZIP codes in Pierce County, 98421 ranks 50th by median household income.

$26,307
US average: $82,259
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
0.0%
Age 65+
2.6%
87.0%
13.0%
1.16 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(164)
Black15.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(100)
Diversity Score90.1%(382)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Pierce County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST50TH 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 98421?

ZIP code 98421 has about 424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98421?

The typical household in ZIP code 98421 earns about $26,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98421 expensive?

In ZIP code 98421, the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98421?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98421?

About 39.1% of people in ZIP code 98421 live below the federal poverty line.

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