ZIP code 98402
Where is ZIP code 98402?
Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98402 belongs to Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County. 98402 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 8,080 people live in the 98402 area, where the median household income is $60,505. The closest ZIP codes are 98401 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi west), 98411 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi southwest) and 98412 (Tacoma, 0.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 98402 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.2545, -122.4405 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98402
| Population | 8,080 · higher than 58% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6,847 · higher than 95% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.5 years · lower than 88% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $60,505 · lower than 85% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,089 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 43% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $531,300 · higher than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,553 a month |
| Housing units | 5,007 |
| Households | 4,625 (1.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 18% / 82% |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98402. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98402
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98401 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98411 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98412 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98413 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 98415 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98431 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | Unique |
| 98464 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98471 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | Unique |
| 98481 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | Unique |
| 98493 | Tacoma, WA | 0.2 mi SW | Unique |
| 98403 | Tacoma, WA | 1 mi NW | Standard |
| 98405 | Tacoma, WA | 1.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98402 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98402
123 MAIN ST
TACOMA WA 98402
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98402-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Tacoma, WA
- 98401
- 98403
- 98404
- 98405
- 98406
- 98407
- 98408
- 98409
- 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
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98402?
- 98402 is a Tacoma, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98402 in?
- ZIP code 98402 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98402 in?
- 98402 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98402?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98402 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98402?
- About 8,080 people live in ZIP code 98402, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98402?
- The median household income in 98402 is $60,505 a year, lower than 85% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98402?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98402 are 98401 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles), 98411 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles), 98412 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles) and 98413 (Tacoma, 0.2 miles).