ZIP code 98498
Where is ZIP code 98498?
Lakewood, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98498 belongs to Lakewood, Washington in Pierce County. 98498 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 29,209 people live in the 98498 area, where the median household income is $91,664. The closest ZIP codes are 98398 (Paradise Inn, 0.9 mi west), 98497 (Lakewood, 1.7 mi northeast) and 98496 (Lakewood, 1.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 98498 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakewood |
| Also accepted | Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.1591, -122.5485 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98498
| Population | 29,209 · higher than 83% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,937 · higher than 81% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.8 years · higher than 50% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $91,664 · higher than 59% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,374 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $506,300 · higher than 61% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,711 a month |
| Housing units | 12,918 |
| Households | 11,857 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 9.94 sq mi (plus 1.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98498. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98498
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98398 | Paradise Inn, WA | 0.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 1.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 1.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98388 | Steilacoom, WA | 2 mi W | Standard |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 2.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 2.9 mi S | Unique |
| 98467 | University Place, WA | 3.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 98438 | Mcchord AFB, WA | 3.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98409 | Tacoma, WA | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98498 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98498
123 MAIN ST
LAKEWOOD WA 98498
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TACOMA as the city name for 98498. Avoid Fort Steilacoom: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98498-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lakewood, WA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98498?
- 98498 is a Lakewood, Washington ZIP code. Tacoma is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98498 in?
- ZIP code 98498 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98498 in?
- 98498 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98498?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98498 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98498?
- About 29,209 people live in ZIP code 98498, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98498?
- The median household income in 98498 is $91,664 a year, higher than 59% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98498?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98498 are 98398 (Paradise Inn, 0.9 miles), 98497 (Lakewood, 1.7 miles), 98496 (Lakewood, 1.9 miles) and 98388 (Steilacoom, 2 miles).