ZIP code 98406
Where is ZIP code 98406?
Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98406 belongs to Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County. 98406 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 253. About 24,202 people live in the 98406 area, where the median household income is $104,264. The closest ZIP codes are 98416 (Tacoma, 0.8 mi east), 98407 (Tacoma, 1.4 mi north) and 98465 (Tacoma, 1.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 98406 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.2632, -122.4993 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98406
| Population | 24,202 · higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,789 · higher than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.7 years · higher than 55% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $104,264 · higher than 74% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,501 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $638,400 · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,764 a month |
| Housing units | 10,925 |
| Households | 10,557 (2.21 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 4.18 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98406. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98406
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98416 | Tacoma, WA | 0.8 mi E | Unique |
| 98407 | Tacoma, WA | 1.4 mi N | Standard |
| 98465 | Tacoma, WA | 1.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 98403 | Tacoma, WA | 2 mi E | Standard |
| 98401 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98411 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98412 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98413 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | Standard |
| 98415 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98431 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | Unique |
| 98464 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98406 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98406
123 MAIN ST
TACOMA WA 98406
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98406-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Tacoma, WA
- 98401
- 98402
- 98403
- 98404
- 98405
- 98407
- 98408
- 98409
- 98411
- 98412
- 98413
- 98415
- 98416
- 98417
- 98418
- 98419
- 98421
- 98422
- 98431
- 98433
- 98443
- 98444
- 98445
- 98446
- 98447
- 98448
- 98464
- 98465
- 98466
- 98471
- 98481
- 98490
- 98493
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98406?
- 98406 is a Tacoma, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98406 in?
- ZIP code 98406 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98406 in?
- 98406 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98406?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98406 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98406?
- About 24,202 people live in ZIP code 98406, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98406?
- The median household income in 98406 is $104,264 a year, higher than 74% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98406?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98406 are 98416 (Tacoma, 0.8 miles), 98407 (Tacoma, 1.4 miles), 98465 (Tacoma, 1.6 miles) and 98405 (Tacoma, 1.9 miles).