98465 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98465, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98465 is a zip code in Pierce County, Washington, which covers Tacoma, with a total population of 7,092 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 98465 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98465.

The estimated population of people living in 98465 is 7,092, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98465 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,092
+6.55%
+8.94%
2020
6,656
 -4.55% -
2019
6,973
 -0.5% -
2018
7,008
+7.65%
-
2017
6,510
 - -

Population of 98465 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98465 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
67.3%
69.5%
 -3.17%
Black/African American
11.1%
9.6%
 +15.63%
Native
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Hispanic
9%
6.6%
 +36.36%
Asian
3%
8.6%
 -65.12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7%
4.7%
 +48.94%
Other
1.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98465 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 98465 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98465 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98465 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 -2.56% 40.7 -3.55% 44.3 -0.45%
2020 42.9 +5.15% 42.2 +4.2% 44.5 +7.75%
2019 40.8 -0.73% 40.5 +0.5% 41.3 -3.5%
2018 41.1 -5.52% 40.3 -1.95% 42.8 -9.13%
2017 43.5 - 41.1 - 47.1 -

The median age of the 98465 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 98465 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 9 218 +43.78% 326 13.75% 306 324
10 to 19 260 +25.24% 259 -0.49% 317 248
20 to 29 670 -8.14% 425 +54.02% 541 691
30 to 39 430 -1.8% 318 +19.18% 418 378
40 to 49 539 -14.27% 382 +32.46% 458 507
50 to 59 440 +13.68% 474 +19.05% 502 566
60 to 69 422 -20.3% 380 +14.15% 327 433
70+ 326 +31.07% 641 +9.67% 424 652

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98465 zip code is $65,143.00.

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 98465.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,161.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,063.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,159.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98465 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 98465, 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 98465 is currently $95,171.00.

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.

6.46% of households in 98465 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 98465 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98465 is $48,163.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98465 by the total population of 98465.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98465 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98465 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
    19.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98465 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98465 zip over the age of 16 is 6,105.

Of those people, a total of 67.40% 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 98465 is 64.40%.

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 98465 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 208 60.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 545 82.40% 12.60%
25 to 29 years 687 93.40% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 454 94.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 910 98.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 658 85.70% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 807 82.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 407 54.50% 8.60%
65 to 74 years 699 16.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 730 1.20% 100.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98465. 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 4,288 65.90% 2.50%
Black or African American 746 59.90% 3.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 49 61.20% 0.00%
Asian 224 79.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 255 75.30% 7.80%
Two or more races 543 82.00% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 456 73.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,131 65.10% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98465 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 98465 is 3,933, with median earnings of $43,092.00.

Women in 98465 are earning approximately 76.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,933 $43,092.00
Male 1,886 $48,029.00
Female 2,047 $36,521.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98465 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 312 $102,857.00
Business and Financial 229 $83,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $51,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 114 $47,250.00
Legal 76 $126,719.00
Educational and Library 580 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $6,908.00
Healthcare Practitioners 288 $85,833.00
Healthcare Support 160 $35,524.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 171 $14,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $39,615.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $26,111.00
Sales 387 $22,354.00
Office and Administrative Support 355 $37,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 217 $100,050.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $59,387.00
Production 152 $38,194.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $48,409.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98465 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 98465.

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 79 $64,489.00 233 $103,259.00
Business and Financial 107 $122,868.00 122 $61,105.00
Computer and Mathematical 95 $51,281.00 47 $93,203.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 114 $47,250.00
Legal 54 $126,406.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 183 $56,563.00 397 $21,767.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 66 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $173,661.00 219 $76,108.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 160 $35,524.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $12,656.00 86 $14,732.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $47,566.00 45 $37,109.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 122 $26,111.00
Sales 219 $25,694.00 168 $20,318.00
Office and Administrative Support 183 $37,644.00 172 $38,077.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 208 $100,500.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $59,534.00 6 $0.00
Production 90 $33,816.00 62 $61,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $48,409.00 0 $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 3,498 households in 98465, with an average household size of 2.01 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 1,731 families living in the 98465 zip code with an average family size of 2.65 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 98465:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,209 152 370 1,767
Average Household Size 2.78 3.62 2.76 1.2
Total Families 1,209 152 370 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.8 2.52 0

Poverty

Of the 1,731 families living in 98465, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98465:

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 3,650 housing units in 98465.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,498 95.84%
Vacant 152 4.16%

45.70% of the total 3,650 housing units in 98465 are rental units. This is approximately 1,668 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,795 are occupied by the owner - or 49.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98465 is $1,214.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98465 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    118
  • $500 to $999
    410
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    743
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    341
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    47
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    9

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98465 is $394,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98465 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    69
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    78
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    880
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    358
  • $1,000,000 or more
    137

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98465. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98465 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    131
  • 1940 to 1949
    513
  • 1950 to 1959
    249
  • 1960 to 1969
    708
  • 1970 to 1979
    994
  • 1980 to 1989
    299
  • 1990 to 1999
    191
  • 2000 to 2009
    264
  • 2010 to 2013
    284
  • 2014 or later
    17

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 98465 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    460
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,321
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,154
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    563

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98465 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98465 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98465.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    175
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    668
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    698
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    232
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    202
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    150
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    393
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    469
  • 90 or more minutes
    54

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98465 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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