ZIP code 98438
Where is ZIP code 98438?
Mcchord AFB, Washington
Pierce County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98438 belongs to Mcchord AFB, Washington in Pierce County. 98438 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mcchord AFB post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 253. About 613 people live in the 98438 area. The closest ZIP codes are 98439 (Lakewood, 1.3 mi west), 98444 (Tacoma, 1.8 mi northeast) and 98447 (Tacoma, 2.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 98438 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mcchord AFB |
| Also accepted | Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Lewis Mcchord, Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.1269, -122.4829 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98438
| Population | 613 · lower than 77% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 637 · higher than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.4 years · lower than 98% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 85% / 15% |
| Income per person | $27,455 |
| Below the poverty line | 53% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 44% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 58 |
| Households | 58 |
| Owners / renters | 38% / 62% |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98438. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98438
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 1.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 1.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98447 | Tacoma, WA | 2.2 mi NE | Unique |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 3 mi N | Standard |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98445 | Tacoma, WA | 3.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 3.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 3.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 4.1 mi W | Unique |
| 98398 | Paradise Inn, WA | 4.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 5.1 mi W | Standard |
| 98446 | Tacoma, WA | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98438 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98438
PO BOX 123
MCCHORD AFB WA 98438
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, LEWIS MCCHORD and TACOMA as the city name for 98438. Avoid Jb Lewis Mcchord and Jblm: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98438-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98438?
- 98438 is a Mcchord AFB, Washington ZIP code. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Lewis Mcchord and Tacoma are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98438 in?
- ZIP code 98438 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98438 in?
- 98438 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98438?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98438 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98438?
- About 613 people live in ZIP code 98438, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 98438 for a street address?
- No. 98438 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mcchord AFB use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98438?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98438 are 98439 (Lakewood, 1.3 miles), 98444 (Tacoma, 1.8 miles), 98447 (Tacoma, 2.2 miles) and 98499 (Lakewood, 3 miles).