98424

Tacoma, WA

Total Population
12,026
Median Household Income
$90,317
Median Home Value
$440,600
Median Rent
$1,737

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$90,317
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$440,600
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,737
100% above state median
Median Age
32.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Tacoma, WA 98424

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Tacoma, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 32.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.9%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$90,317
+20.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.75 people

Total Households
4,347
Family Households
48.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.9%
#2 Industry
Construction
18.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
18.0%
Total Employed Residents:3,164

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.2%
191 workers
Public Transit
2.6%
156 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,027
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.1%
6,546 employed
Labor Force
6,913
270 unemployed
Median Age
32.6 years
Per Capita Income
$37,321
Poverty Rate
10.6%

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