ZIP code 98409
Where is ZIP code 98409?
Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98409 belongs to Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County. 98409 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 27,843 people live in the 98409 area, where the median household income is $73,348. The closest ZIP codes are 98417 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi north), 98419 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi north) and 98448 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 98409 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tacoma |
| Also accepted | Lakewood |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.2038, -122.4825 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98409
| Population | 27,843 · higher than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,899 · higher than 86% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.2 years · lower than 89% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $73,348 · lower than 66% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,831 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $394,500 · lower than 63% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,645 a month |
| Housing units | 12,688 |
| Households | 12,218 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 44% / 56% |
| Land area | 7.14 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98409. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98409
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98417 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98419 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98448 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98490 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98408 | Tacoma, WA | 1.8 mi E | Standard |
| 98418 | Tacoma, WA | 2.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 2.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 2.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98466 | Tacoma, WA | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | 3.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98404 | Tacoma, WA | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98409 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98409
123 MAIN ST
TACOMA WA 98409
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAKEWOOD as the city name for 98409. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98409-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Tacoma, WA
- 98401
- 98402
- 98403
- 98404
- 98405
- 98406
- 98407
- 98408
- 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
All Tacoma ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98409?
- 98409 is a Tacoma, Washington ZIP code. Lakewood is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98409 in?
- ZIP code 98409 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98409 in?
- 98409 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98409?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98409 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98409?
- About 27,843 people live in ZIP code 98409, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98409?
- The median household income in 98409 is $73,348 a year, lower than 66% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98409?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98409 are 98417 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles), 98419 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles), 98448 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles) and 98490 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles).