98388 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98388, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98388 is a zip code in Pierce County, Washington, which covers Key Peninsula-Anderson Island CCD and Tacoma, with a total population of 6,975 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 98388 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98388.

The estimated population of people living in 98388 is 6,975, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98388 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,975
+4.38%
+6.15%
2020
6,682
+0.83%
-
2019
6,627
 -0.18% -
2018
6,639
+1.03%
-
2017
6,571
 - -

Population of 98388 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98388 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
62.1%
69.6%
 -10.78%
Black/African American
5.5%
5.7%
 -3.51%
Native
1.4%
0.4%
 +250.00%
Hispanic
16.8%
7.5%
 +124.00%
Asian
4.5%
8.3%
 -45.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
9.2%
7.8%
 +17.95%
Other
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98388 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 98388 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98388 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98388 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 0% 41.9 +1.45% 39.1 -5.33%
2020 41.3 -4.18% 41.3 -2.13% 41.3 -6.98%
2019 43.1 +1.65% 42.2 +3.94% 44.4 -1.11%
2018 42.4 -2.97% 40.6 -1.69% 44.9 -3.02%
2017 43.7 - 41.3 - 46.3 -

The median age of the 98388 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 98388 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 9 448 +5.21% 349 +36.82% 457 487
10 to 19 260 +10.59% 255 +42.6% 282 375
20 to 29 487 -18.65% 388 +22.04% 396 478
30 to 39 462 +3.75% 406 +18.26% 474 481
40 to 49 510 -7.57% 321 +7.74% 461 332
50 to 59 414 +14.04% 502 -31.25% 471 359
60 to 69 412 +4.11% 476 +34.75% 423 658
70+ 450 -11.61% 431 +2.87% 399 442

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98388 zip code is $95,316.00.

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 98388.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,511.00
  • 45 to 64
    $118,640.00
  • 65 and over
    $91,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98388 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 98388, 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 98388 is currently $106,161.00.

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.

9.62% of households in 98388 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 98388 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98388 is $41,560.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98388 by the total population of 98388.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98388 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98388 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
    22.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98388 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98388 zip over the age of 16 is 5,707.

Of those people, a total of 60.80% 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 98388 is 56.20%.

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 98388 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 333 28.50% 25.30%
20 to 24 years 364 62.60% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 510 91.60% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 360 61.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 953 80.00% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 848 86.30% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 417 92.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 614 63.50% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 792 21.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 516 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98388. 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 4,227 59.80% 3.00%
Black or African American 374 69.30% 10.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 116 69.80% 0.00%
Asian 307 50.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 15 40.00% 0.00%
Other 39 66.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 629 66.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 740 53.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,708 61.70% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98388 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 98388 is 3,209, with median earnings of $48,736.00.

Women in 98388 are earning approximately 80.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,209 $48,736.00
Male 1,764 $53,026.00
Female 1,445 $42,428.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98388 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 245 $94,931.00
Business and Financial 294 $67,723.00
Computer and Mathematical 85 $87,639.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $66,310.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $42,321.00
Community and Social Service 154 $60,250.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 187 $61,815.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $57,550.00
Healthcare Practitioners 179 $83,281.00
Healthcare Support 121 $35,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $43,542.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 232 $18,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 185 $3,102.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $8,102.00
Sales 388 $34,569.00
Office and Administrative Support 270 $43,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $62,768.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $45,673.00
Production 39 $45,987.00
Transportation and Material Moving 113 $54,028.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98388 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 98388.

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 176 $96,528.00 69 $93,403.00
Business and Financial 137 $69,089.00 157 $61,397.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $76,528.00 28 $88,611.00
Architecture and Engineering 111 $65,893.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 27 $41,518.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 131 $57,454.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 58 $61,607.00 129 $61,985.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $125,625.00 147 $74,915.00
Healthcare Support 65 $36,302.00 56 $27,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $43,542.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 119 $8,438.00 113 $26,140.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $2,685.00 45 $8,523.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00 50 $4,453.00
Sales 141 $107,740.00 247 $33,060.00
Office and Administrative Support 82 $39,583.00 188 $48,611.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $62,768.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 65 $45,673.00 0 $0.00
Production 39 $45,987.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $56,389.00 17 $0.00

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 2,712 households in 98388, with an average household size of 2.46 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 1,881 families living in the 98388 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 98388:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,491 154 236 831
Average Household Size 2.98 3.27 2.84 1.26
Total Families 1,491 154 236 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.54 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 1,881 families living in 98388, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98388:

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 2,821 housing units in 98388.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,712 96.14%
Vacant 109 3.86%

34.63% of the total 2,821 housing units in 98388 are rental units. This is approximately 977 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,735 are occupied by the owner - or 61.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98388 is $1,255.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98388 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
    0
  • $500 to $999
    234
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    369
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    207
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    126
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98388 is $442,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98388 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    44
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    248
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    761
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    601
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98388. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98388 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    294
  • 1940 to 1949
    94
  • 1950 to 1959
    148
  • 1960 to 1969
    412
  • 1970 to 1979
    909
  • 1980 to 1989
    276
  • 1990 to 1999
    344
  • 2000 to 2009
    220
  • 2010 to 2013
    124
  • 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 98388 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    5
  • 1 vehicle available
    796
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,250
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    661

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98388 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98388 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98388.

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
    56
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    161
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    179
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    332
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    484
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    154
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    433
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    210
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    128
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    203
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    227
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98388 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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