Tacoma, WA

Tacoma sits in Pierce, Washington, and is covered by 35 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 363,591 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Tacoma has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $451,794 and median asking rent runs around $1,566 per month. Median household income hovers around $81,757. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Tacoma

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
98401	Pierce	0	—	—
98402	Pierce	7,088	$57,486	$534,500
98403	Pierce	8,613	$81,330	$702,100
98404	Pierce	36,025	$72,642	$352,800
98405	Pierce	24,264	$72,606	$396,600
98406	Pierce	22,994	$96,755	$516,600
98407	Pierce	21,050	$103,900	$567,200
98408	Pierce	21,438	$76,502	$355,500
98409	Pierce	28,645	$65,245	$330,600
98411	Pierce	0	—	—
98412	Pierce	0	—	—
98413	Pierce	0	—	—
98415	Pierce	0	—	—
98416	Pierce	830	—	—
98417	Pierce	0	—	—
98418	Pierce	10,082	$73,264	$346,300
98419	Pierce	0	—	—
98421	Pierce	790	—	—
98422	Pierce	22,066	$111,991	$569,300
98424	Pierce	12,026	$90,317	$440,600
98431	Pierce	0	—	—
98433	Pierce	20,342	$54,797	—
98443	Pierce	5,899	$110,313	$452,800
98444	Pierce	35,366	$60,855	$326,000
98445	Pierce	33,252	$85,403	$373,900
98446	Pierce	13,821	$95,926	$438,500
98447	Pierce	1,067	—	—
98448	Pierce	0	—	—
98464	Pierce	0	—	—
98465	Pierce	7,528	$73,259	$485,600
98466	Pierce	30,405	$89,047	$491,600
98471	Pierce	0	—	—
98481	Pierce	0	—	—
98490	Pierce	0	—	—
98493	Pierce	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Tacoma?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $451,794, and median rent is $1,566. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.