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Tacoma, WA

City in Pierce County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407 and more.

Population

222,758

Land area

49.7sq mi

People per sq mi

4,480

ZIP codes

15

Tacoma and its ZIP codes

Full map

Tacoma at a glance

  • Tacoma is about 38 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • It is the 3rd most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,884 a year, 12% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $479,600 (15% below Washington) and median rent is $1,676 a month.

Local data for Tacoma, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tacoma, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,884

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$479,600

Median rent

$1,676/mo

Homeownership

55.8%

Bachelor's or higher

34.5%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (30,330), Mexican Americans (21,439), Irish Americans (21,372).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Tacoma.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,973

337,071 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,414

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.21B

FY 2026, $7,831 per person

PPP loans

$514M

4,624 loans, 49,130 jobs reported

Pierce County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Tacoma, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.0%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit3.9%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home15.7%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tacoma, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

31

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

2,101

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 37°F

40.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone71 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tacoma, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

ZIP codes in Tacoma

15 in or overlapping Tacoma. Population shown

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Cities near Tacoma

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FircrestCity3.1 mi1.6
Browns PointCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.4
University PlaceCity4.5 mi8.3
FifeCity4.6 mi5.8
WallerCensus-designated place4.7 mi8
RustonCity4.7 mi0.3
MidlandCensus-designated place5.1 mi3
Fife HeightsCensus-designated place5.2 mi1
Dash PointCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.6
MiltonCity6.5 mi2.8
WollochetCensus-designated place6.6 mi5.8
SummitCensus-designated place6.6 mi5.1
ParklandCensus-designated place6.7 mi8.6
LakewoodCity6.9 mi17.1
Federal WayCity7 mi22.3
McChord AFBCensus-designated place7.7 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tacoma, WA in?
Tacoma is in Pierce County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Tacoma, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Tacoma include 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422 and others.
What is the population of Tacoma, WA?
About 222,758 people live in Tacoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tacoma?
Nearby places include Fircrest (3.1 mi), Browns Point (4.3 mi), University Place (4.5 mi), Fife (4.6 mi), Waller (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023