98338 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98338, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98338 is a zip code in Pierce County, Washington, which covers Graham-Thrift CCD, Puyallup CCD, Roy CCD, and Tacoma, with a total population of 31,996 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98338 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98338.

The estimated population of people living in 98338 is 31,996, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98338 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,996
+10.33%
+17.60%
2020
28,999
+0.75%
-
2019
28,783
+4.64%
-
2018
27,508
+1.1%
-
2017
27,208
 - -

Population of 98338 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98338 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.5%
83%
 -11.45%
Black/African American
3.4%
1.7%
 +100.00%
Native
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hispanic
11.7%
5.9%
 +98.31%
Asian
3.1%
1.9%
 +63.16%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Two Or More Races
6.5%
5%
 +30.00%
Other
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98338 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98338 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98338 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98338 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 -4.94% 38.2 -5.21% 38.8 -4.9%
2020 40.5 +3.05% 40.3 +2.28% 40.8 +4.08%
2019 39.3 +1.55% 39.4 +1.03% 39.2 +2.08%
2018 38.7 -0.26% 39 +0.26% 38.4 -0.52%
2017 38.8 - 38.9 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 98338 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98338 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,842 +26.71% 1,789 +25.35% 2,329 2,259
10 to 19 1,922 +23.48% 2,064 +5.85% 2,366 2,165
20 to 29 1,705 +17.31% 1,414 +3.99% 1,998 1,448
30 to 39 1,634 +30.1% 1,704 +11.24% 2,135 1,878
40 to 49 1,854 +25.36% 1,538 +22.02% 2,345 1,902
50 to 59 2,364 -4.02% 2,384 -11.02% 2,261 2,129
60 to 69 1,364 +46.75% 1,434 +25.5% 2,122 1,809
70+ 1,046 +28.01% 1,150 +26.45% 1,367 1,483

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98338 zip code is $91,202.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98338.

  • Under 25
    $88,289.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,547.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,544.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,993.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98338 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98338, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98338 is currently $108,024.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.60% of households in 98338 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98338 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98338 is $37,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98338 by the total population of 98338.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98338 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98338 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98338 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98338 zip over the age of 16 is 24,642.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98338 is 60.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98338 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,765 38.40% 22.90%
20 to 24 years 1,549 82.40% 2.40%
25 to 29 years 1,897 73.70% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 2,050 79.30% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 4,225 87.20% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 4,453 88.10% 8.10%
55 to 59 years 1,922 75.40% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 2,683 49.80% 2.50%
65 to 74 years 2,463 19.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,635 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98338. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,797 64.00% 5.70%
Black or African American 780 67.30% 0.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 323 65.90% 0.00%
Asian 860 59.10% 8.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 169 43.80% 0.00%
Other 517 65.00% 6.80%
Two or more races 2,196 72.10% 9.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,278 71.30% 3.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,926 63.70% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98338 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98338 is 14,847, with median earnings of $51,916.00.

Women in 98338 are earning approximately 57.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,847 $51,916.00
Male 8,611 $65,284.00
Female 6,236 $37,762.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98338 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,779 $73,285.00
Business and Financial 607 $70,966.00
Computer and Mathematical 349 $113,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $87,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $71,250.00
Community and Social Service 288 $36,351.00
Legal 52 $56,477.00
Educational and Library 868 $25,185.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $86,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 932 $54,333.00
Healthcare Support 461 $33,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 143 $45,724.00
Law Enforcement 111 $109,934.00
Food Preparation and Serving 731 $20,662.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 407 $32,868.00
Personal Care and Service 404 $21,475.00
Sales 958 $46,447.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,566 $42,237.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,585 $65,361.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 883 $66,781.00
Production 824 $59,254.00
Transportation and Material Moving 823 $57,979.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98338 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98338.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,241 $80,339.00 538 $72,147.00
Business and Financial 288 $79,196.00 319 $56,506.00
Computer and Mathematical 314 $113,864.00 35 $87,386.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $91,359.00 53 $83,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $69,750.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 94 $45,833.00 194 $35,946.00
Legal 17 $0.00 35 $0.00
Educational and Library 102 $30,909.00 766 $24,722.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 42 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 356 $63,750.00 576 $42,571.00
Healthcare Support 69 $38,555.00 392 $32,024.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $80,104.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 111 $109,934.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 224 $27,778.00 507 $17,716.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 323 $40,380.00 84 $25,375.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 395 $21,660.00
Sales 408 $56,447.00 550 $40,238.00
Office and Administrative Support 375 $46,563.00 1,191 $39,427.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,546 $66,444.00 39 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 883 $66,781.00 0 $0.00
Production 639 $65,019.00 185 $22,301.00
Transportation and Material Moving 662 $59,500.00 161 $45,129.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,802 households in 98338, with an average household size of 2.95 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,313 families living in the 98338 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98338:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,608 921 784 2,489
Average Household Size 3.31 3.5 4.05 1.45
Total Families 6,608 921 784 0
Average Household Size 3.27 3.1 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 8,313 families living in 98338, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98338:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,251 housing units in 98338.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,802 96.01%
Vacant 449 3.99%

13.36% of the total 11,251 housing units in 98338 are rental units. This is approximately 1,503 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,167 are occupied by the owner - or 81.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98338 is $1,529.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98338 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    132
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    317
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    392
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    496
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    197
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    87
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98338 is $357,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98338 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    263
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    299
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    385
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,890
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,344
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,612
  • $1,000,000 or more
    137

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98338. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98338 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    164
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    99
  • 1960 to 1969
    385
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,282
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,697
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,321
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,716
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,506
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98338 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    345
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,979
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,913
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,565

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98338 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98338 that commute to work in a particular way.

42.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98338.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    214
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    494
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    593
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,080
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,531
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    617
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,590
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    448
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    939
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,727
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,843
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,416

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98338 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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