98373 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98373, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98373 is a zip code in Pierce County, Washington, which covers Graham-Thrift CCD, Puyallup CCD, and Tacoma, with a total population of 29,283 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 98373 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98373.

The estimated population of people living in 98373 is 29,283, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98373 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,283
+7.67%
+24.29%
2020
27,196
+3.23%
-
2019
26,344
+5.09%
-
2018
25,068
+6.4%
-
2017
23,561
 - -

Population of 98373 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98373 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
67.4%
70.6%
 -4.53%
Black/African American
4.8%
5.2%
 -7.69%
Native
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
10.7%
11.3%
 -5.31%
Asian
7.2%
5.9%
 +22.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.2%
0.4%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
8.2%
5.6%
 +46.43%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98373 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 98373 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98373 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98373 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 -3.07% 31.6 +1.28% 37.3 -4.11%
2020 35.8 +2.58% 31.2 +2.3% 38.9 +2.91%
2019 34.9 +0.87% 30.5 -5.28% 37.8 +1.89%
2018 34.6 +1.17% 32.2 -0.92% 37.1 +3.92%
2017 34.2 - 32.5 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 98373 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 98373 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 1,603 +25.98% 1,556 +39.95% 2,059 1,917
10 to 19 1,727 +40.16% 1,638 +2.78% 2,453 1,668
20 to 29 2,107 +8.99% 1,692 +19.62% 2,275 2,046
30 to 39 1,664 +25.94% 2,030 +23.84% 2,101 2,547
40 to 49 1,415 +49.1% 1,295 +39.88% 2,185 1,889
50 to 59 1,439 +9.31% 1,677 +14.87% 1,571 1,934
60 to 69 933 +18.14% 1,104 +27.96% 1,110 1,438
70+ 727 +2.08% 954 +36.59% 738 1,352

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98373 zip code is $84,334.00.

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 98373.

  • Under 25
    $54,317.00
  • 25 to 44
    $101,218.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,783.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98373 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 98373, 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 98373 is currently $103,988.00.

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.

9.53% of households in 98373 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 98373 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98373 is $37,632.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98373 by the total population of 98373.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98373 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98373 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
    11.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98373 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98373 zip over the age of 16 is 22,918.

Of those people, a total of 71.60% 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 98373 is 66.10%.

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 98373 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,732 52.70% 29.10%
20 to 24 years 2,037 85.00% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 2,284 85.70% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 2,356 84.80% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 4,541 86.50% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 3,822 89.20% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 1,508 79.60% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,422 42.00% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 2,010 31.00% 2.60%
75 years and over 1,206 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98373. 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 17,579 71.30% 6.20%
Black or African American 881 86.40% 7.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 125 30.40% 0.00%
Asian 1,340 72.80% 10.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 368 60.30% 0.00%
Other 502 77.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,123 70.40% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,989 78.40% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,594 70.30% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98373 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 98373 is 15,146, with median earnings of $45,523.00.

Women in 98373 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,146 $45,523.00
Male 8,103 $53,111.00
Female 7,043 $37,278.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98373 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 1,648 $67,115.00
Business and Financial 847 $73,924.00
Computer and Mathematical 406 $100,987.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $76,532.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 297 $49,861.00
Legal 87 $84,290.00
Educational and Library 1,000 $41,553.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 89 $52,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 728 $65,094.00
Healthcare Support 248 $40,788.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $54,375.00
Law Enforcement 77 $98,244.00
Food Preparation and Serving 884 $16,800.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 332 $38,523.00
Personal Care and Service 271 $19,306.00
Sales 1,275 $54,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,953 $38,910.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $20,583.00
Construction and Extraction 1,089 $63,565.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 569 $52,926.00
Production 1,049 $48,549.00
Transportation and Material Moving 911 $33,032.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98373 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 98373.

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 680 $86,341.00 968 $53,191.00
Business and Financial 458 $92,647.00 389 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 284 $101,382.00 122 $52,308.00
Architecture and Engineering 85 $76,331.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 155 $68,969.00 142 $38,333.00
Legal 44 $0.00 43 $161,397.00
Educational and Library 285 $71,095.00 715 $32,284.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $0.00 57 $40,568.00
Healthcare Practitioners 145 $74,421.00 583 $52,314.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 235 $41,010.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $73,750.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 77 $98,244.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 429 $15,131.00 455 $27,516.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $44,013.00 124 $14,904.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 250 $21,429.00
Sales 729 $64,795.00 546 $20,486.00
Office and Administrative Support 479 $44,219.00 1,474 $37,537.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $0.00 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,013 $64,203.00 76 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 569 $52,926.00 0 $0.00
Production 897 $51,302.00 152 $31,218.00
Transportation and Material Moving 675 $38,281.00 236 $20,473.00

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 10,504 households in 98373, with an average household size of 2.78 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 7,341 families living in the 98373 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 98373:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,193 647 1,501 3,163
Average Household Size 3.35 3.2 3.49 1.43
Total Families 5,193 647 1,501 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.52 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 7,341 families living in 98373, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98373:

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 10,905 housing units in 98373.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,504 96.32%
Vacant 401 3.68%

40.36% of the total 10,905 housing units in 98373 are rental units. This is approximately 4,401 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,986 are occupied by the owner - or 54.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98373 is $1,618.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98373 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
    117
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    80
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,556
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,081
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    423
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    58
  • $3,000 or more
    130

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98373 is $387,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98373 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    155
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    64
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,051
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,415
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,165
  • $1,000,000 or more
    49

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98373. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98373 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    288
  • 1940 to 1949
    94
  • 1950 to 1959
    432
  • 1960 to 1969
    935
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,418
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,534
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,441
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,296
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,448
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 98373 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    216
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,699
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,489
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,100

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98373 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98373 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98373.

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
    265
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,009
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,414
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,681
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,750
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    949
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,670
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    515
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    316
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,206
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,273
  • 90 or more minutes
    835

Summary

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