98354 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98354, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98354 is a zip code in King County and Pierce County, Washington, which covers Federal Way-Auburn CCD and Tacoma, with a total population of 8,185 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 98354 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98354.

The estimated population of people living in 98354 is 8,185, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98354 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,185
+8.4%
+14.73%
2020
7,551
+4.57%
-
2019
7,221
+1.88%
-
2018
7,088
 -0.64% -
2017
7,134
 - -

Population of 98354 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98354 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
73.6%
83.9%
 -12.28%
Black/African American
1.5%
3%
 -50.00%
Native
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
9.8%
7%
 +40.00%
Asian
7%
2.3%
 +204.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Two Or More Races
6.9%
3.1%
 +122.58%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98354 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 98354 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98354 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98354 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -0.53% 38.1 +3.81% 36.9 -2.38%
2020 37.5 -3.35% 36.7 -5.17% 37.8 -2.83%
2019 38.8 0% 38.7 0% 38.9 +0.26%
2018 38.8 -1.02% 38.7 -0.26% 38.8 -6.28%
2017 39.2 - 38.8 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 98354 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 98354 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 9 439 +13.01% 422 +21.94% 491 520
10 to 19 345 +17.59% 425 +27.76% 403 507
20 to 29 514 +20.46% 554 -1.95% 622 535
30 to 39 466 +38.64% 445 +52.17% 669 716
40 to 49 443 +38.39% 447 -5.45% 626 416
50 to 59 523 -14.32% 645 -45.57% 444 394
60 to 69 371 +40.97% 297 +51.01% 519 470
70+ 296 +14.18% 502 +10.23% 316 537

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98354 zip code is $82,125.00.

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 98354.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,783.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,337.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,642.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98354 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 98354, 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 98354 is currently $95,496.00.

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.

6.16% of households in 98354 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 98354 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98354 is $38,424.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98354 by the total population of 98354.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98354 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98354 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
    8.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98354 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98354 zip over the age of 16 is 6,568.

Of those people, a total of 71.70% 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 98354 is 68.30%.

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 98354 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 304 53.90% 9.80%
20 to 24 years 337 91.10% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 820 96.30% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 752 92.60% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 1,170 83.00% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 885 98.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 458 84.50% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 611 48.10% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 624 32.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 607 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98354. 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 5,389 70.30% 4.50%
Black or African American 123 80.50% 6.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 75 90.70% 8.80%
Asian 432 85.40% 2.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 67.90% 57.90%
Other 42 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 479 71.00% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 538 73.20% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,046 69.50% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98354 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 98354 is 4,484, with median earnings of $50,249.00.

Women in 98354 are earning approximately 74.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,484 $50,249.00
Male 2,351 $53,033.00
Female 2,133 $39,380.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98354 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 255 $53,854.00
Business and Financial 101 $54,736.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $89,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 93 $54,157.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 161 $63,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $51,295.00
Healthcare Practitioners 219 $73,398.00
Healthcare Support 84 $52,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $70,405.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 513 $21,512.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $14,458.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $15,515.00
Sales 466 $40,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 622 $53,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 330 $54,868.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 332 $54,384.00
Production 360 $51,809.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $37,578.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98354 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 98354.

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 128 $61,447.00 127 $34,063.00
Business and Financial 25 $125,417.00 76 $54,327.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $76,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $87,177.00 28 $90,385.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00 61 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $97,955.00 119 $58,155.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 49 $51,295.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $56,852.00 179 $74,180.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 66 $77,929.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $70,473.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $13,041.00 293 $25,675.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $21,818.00 125 $14,236.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $16,324.00 41 $14,083.00
Sales 214 $41,688.00 252 $38,472.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $88,750.00 483 $52,198.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 330 $54,868.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 313 $54,058.00 19 $0.00
Production 237 $70,777.00 123 $26,993.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $48,289.00 55 $30,057.00

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 3,212 households in 98354, with an average household size of 2.55 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 1,981 families living in the 98354 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 98354:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,332 275 374 1,231
Average Household Size 3.24 4.18 2.82 1.35
Total Families 1,332 275 374 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.97 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 1,981 families living in 98354, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98354:

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 3,378 housing units in 98354.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,212 95.09%
Vacant 166 4.91%

40.94% of the total 3,378 housing units in 98354 are rental units. This is approximately 1,383 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,829 are occupied by the owner - or 54.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98354 is $1,635.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98354 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    401
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    493
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    262
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    44

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98354 is $360,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98354 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    70
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    64
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    114
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    335
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    885
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    340
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98354. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98354 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    144
  • 1940 to 1949
    220
  • 1950 to 1959
    294
  • 1960 to 1969
    185
  • 1970 to 1979
    506
  • 1980 to 1989
    530
  • 1990 to 1999
    660
  • 2000 to 2009
    585
  • 2010 to 2013
    254
  • 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 98354 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    187
  • 1 vehicle available
    958
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,094
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    973

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98354 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98354 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98354.

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
    126
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    321
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    97
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    575
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    760
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    393
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    692
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    158
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    264
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    307
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    269
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98354 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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