ZIP Code 98439, WA
Living in 98439
Bikeability
82
Walkability
59
Commute
56
Public Transit
53
Affordability
79
Public Safety
37
Airports
97
Hospitals
36
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.5k
Population
+230 (2010–19)
26 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian4%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$5.3k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
68%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed<1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military12%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$18k
Median Home Value
+$8.4k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$984
Median Monthly Rent
+$304 (2010–19)
12%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K83%
$250K to $299K5%
$400K to $499K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
LP gas1%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98439
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in 98439
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98439
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98439, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98439, WA
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, N
Lakewood Lutheran School
3 miles, NW
Imagination School
3 miles, E
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98439, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
4 miles, E
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
8 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
9 miles, NE
University of Puget Sound
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98439, WA
St Clare Hospital
2 miles, N
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
2 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, N
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98439, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
24 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
107 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
115 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, E