ZIP code 98396
Where is ZIP code 98396?
Wilkeson, Washington
Pierce County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98396 belongs to Wilkeson, Washington in Pierce County. 98396 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wilkeson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 844 people live in the 98396 area, where the median household income is $112,031. The closest ZIP codes are 98323 (Carbonado, 2.1 mi south), 98321 (Buckley, 3.2 mi north) and 98385 (South Prairie, 3.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98396 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilkeson |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 47.1095, -122.037 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 983 |
Population and income in 98396
| Population | 844 · lower than 74% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 80 · lower than 56% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · lower than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $112,031 · higher than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $485,400 · higher than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,173 a month |
| Housing units | 323 |
| Households | 311 (2.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 10.61 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98396. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98396
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98323 | Carbonado, WA | 2.1 mi S | Standard |
| 98321 | Buckley, WA | 3.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98385 | South Prairie, WA | 3.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98352 | Sumner, WA | 4.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 98391 | Bonney Lake, WA | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 98360 | Orting, WA | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98022 | Enumclaw, WA | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 98374 | Puyallup, WA | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 98344 | Kapowsin, WA | 12 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 12.7 mi N | Standard |
| 98372 | Puyallup, WA | 12.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98396 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98396
PO BOX 123
WILKESON WA 98396
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98396-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98396?
- 98396 is a Wilkeson, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98396 in?
- ZIP code 98396 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98396 in?
- 98396 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98396?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98396 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98396?
- About 844 people live in ZIP code 98396, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98396?
- The median household income in 98396 is $112,031 a year, higher than 80% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98396 for a street address?
- No. 98396 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wilkeson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98396?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98396 are 98323 (Carbonado, 2.1 miles), 98321 (Buckley, 3.2 miles), 98385 (South Prairie, 3.4 miles) and 98352 (Sumner, 4.7 miles).