98424 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98424, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98424 is a zip code in Pierce County, Washington, which covers Puyallup CCD and Tacoma, with a total population of 12,019 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 98424 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98424.

The estimated population of people living in 98424 is 12,019, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98424 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,019
+4.3%
+8.63%
2020
11,524
 -0.16% -
2019
11,542
+1.49%
-
2018
11,373
+2.79%
-
2017
11,064
 - -

Population of 98424 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98424 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
44.3%
48%
 -7.71%
Black/African American
9.7%
8.3%
 +16.87%
Native
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Hispanic
16.2%
16.3%
 -0.61%
Asian
14.3%
13.9%
 +2.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.9%
4.4%
 +34.09%
Two Or More Races
7.7%
7.8%
 -1.28%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98424 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 98424 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98424 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98424 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 +0.32% 30.6 +0.66% 33.2 +2.47%
2020 31.6 -0.94% 30.4 -3.18% 32.4 -0.61%
2019 31.9 +1.92% 31.4 +5.02% 32.6 +0.93%
2018 31.3 0% 29.9 0% 32.3 +0.94%
2017 31.3 - 29.9 - 32 -

The median age of the 98424 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 98424 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 1,005 +2.22% 856 0.13% 1,024 850
10 to 19 775 +11.15% 650 +3.37% 851 656
20 to 29 1,018 +20.98% 976 +4.11% 1,242 1,009
30 to 39 859 +30.66% 1,026 +2.38% 1,152 1,050
40 to 49 829 -14.1% 706 +2.45% 717 721
50 to 59 591 -0.79% 644 +1.53% 580 650
60 to 69 271 +48.82% 363 +23.07% 420 444
70+ 217 +46.64% 278 +19.71% 321 332

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98424 zip code is $78,257.00.

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 98424.

  • Under 25
    $54,844.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,091.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,815.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98424 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 98424, 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 98424 is currently $91,422.00.

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.

6.62% of households in 98424 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 98424 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98424 is $34,197.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98424 by the total population of 98424.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98424 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98424 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
    10.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98424 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98424 zip over the age of 16 is 9,182.

Of those people, a total of 74.20% 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 98424 is 69.70%.

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 98424 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 544 40.60% 14.90%
20 to 24 years 808 82.40% 4.60%
25 to 29 years 1,443 89.30% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 1,227 90.60% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 1,692 89.50% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 1,258 90.20% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 693 58.30% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 571 50.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 662 26.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 284 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98424. 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 5,046 73.10% 5.30%
Black or African American 928 82.70% 6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 158 46.20% 0.00%
Asian 1,383 72.20% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 534 66.10% 2.30%
Other 313 86.60% 1.10%
Two or more races 820 80.90% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,119 83.80% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,558 71.70% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98424 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 98424 is 6,397, with median earnings of $48,529.00.

Women in 98424 are earning approximately 77.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,397 $48,529.00
Male 3,377 $53,612.00
Female 3,020 $41,681.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98424 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 639 $70,972.00
Business and Financial 280 $64,722.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $92,308.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $92,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 76 $52,424.00
Community and Social Service 77 $72,625.00
Legal 90 $58,452.00
Educational and Library 266 $61,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $45,179.00
Healthcare Practitioners 401 $71,313.00
Healthcare Support 253 $29,327.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $37,614.00
Law Enforcement 99 $102,038.00
Food Preparation and Serving 424 $26,393.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $31,667.00
Personal Care and Service 170 $25,242.00
Sales 560 $38,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 852 $39,286.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 421 $67,434.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $50,179.00
Production 315 $40,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 332 $58,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98424 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 98424.

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 349 $68,250.00 290 $71,591.00
Business and Financial 145 $70,625.00 135 $62,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $112,125.00 35 $84,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $80,625.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $95,750.00 41 $51,553.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 60 $64,167.00
Legal 8 $0.00 82 $57,976.00
Educational and Library 72 $56,500.00 194 $68,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $49,271.00 51 $40,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $52,750.00 349 $74,750.00
Healthcare Support 28 $48,636.00 225 $27,261.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 128 $32,153.00 30 $39,643.00
Law Enforcement 81 $101,766.00 18 $125,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 213 $33,393.00 211 $23,882.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $45,833.00 16 $12,222.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $26,875.00 131 $20,469.00
Sales 280 $53,964.00 280 $32,569.00
Office and Administrative Support 235 $35,438.00 617 $40,471.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 402 $70,865.00 19 $9,219.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $50,714.00 13 $0.00
Production 210 $51,250.00 105 $26,058.00
Transportation and Material Moving 301 $62,991.00 31 $25,938.00

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 4,395 households in 98424, with an average household size of 2.72 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 2,803 families living in the 98424 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 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 98424:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,040 267 496 1,592
Average Household Size 3.41 4.28 3.52 1.32
Total Families 2,040 267 496 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.37 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 2,803 families living in 98424, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98424:

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 4,580 housing units in 98424.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,395 95.96%
Vacant 185 4.04%

50.52% of the total 4,580 housing units in 98424 are rental units. This is approximately 2,314 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,048 are occupied by the owner - or 44.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98424 is $1,569.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98424 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    49
  • $500 to $999
    175
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    802
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    943
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    269
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    34

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98424 is $348,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98424 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    194
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    38
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    423
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,132
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    226
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98424. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98424 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    167
  • 1940 to 1949
    113
  • 1950 to 1959
    189
  • 1960 to 1969
    219
  • 1970 to 1979
    590
  • 1980 to 1989
    662
  • 1990 to 1999
    426
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,583
  • 2010 to 2013
    631
  • 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 98424 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    132
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,396
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,928
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    939

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98424 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98424 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98424.

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
    236
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    646
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    539
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    791
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,084
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    418
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    692
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    134
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    274
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    502
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    487
  • 90 or more minutes
    179

Summary

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