What city is ZIP code 98421?

98421 is a Tacoma, Washington ZIP code.

What county is 98421 in?

ZIP code 98421 is in Pierce County, Washington.

What time zone is ZIP code 98421 in?

98421 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).

What area code is 98421?

Phone numbers in ZIP code 98421 use area code 253.

What is the population of ZIP code 98421?

About 424 people live in ZIP code 98421, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

What is the median income in 98421?

The median household income in 98421 is $26,307 a year, lower than 100% of Washington ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes are near 98421?

The nearest ZIP codes to 98421 are 98422 (Tacoma, 2 miles), 98402 (Tacoma, 2 miles), 98401 (Tacoma, 2.2 miles) and 98411 (Tacoma, 2.2 miles).

ZIP code 98421

Where is ZIP code 98421?

Tacoma, Washington

Pierce County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 98421 belongs to Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County. 98421 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 424 people live in the 98421 area, where the median household income is $26,307. The closest ZIP codes are 98422 (Tacoma, 2 mi north), 98402 (Tacoma, 2 mi southwest) and 98401 (Tacoma, 2.2 mi southwest).

ZIP code	98421
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	47.2664, -122.4015 map
3-digit prefix	984

Population and income in 98421

Population	424 · lower than 84% of Washington ZIP codes
People per square mile	65 · lower than 58% of Washington ZIP codes
Median age	33.1 years · lower than 89% of Washington ZIP codes
Men / women	87% / 13%
Median household income	$26,307 · lower than 100% of Washington ZIP codes
Income per person	$14,714
Below the poverty line	39%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	15% of adults 25+
Median rent	$1,083 a month
Housing units	108
Households	95 (1.16 people on average)
Owners / renters	5.3% / 95%
Land area	6.5 sq mi (plus 1.35 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98421. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 98421

ZIP code	City	Distance	Type
98422	Tacoma, WA	2 mi N	Standard
98402	Tacoma, WA	2 mi SW	Standard
98401	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	PO Box only
98411	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	PO Box only
98412	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	PO Box only
98413	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	Standard
98415	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	PO Box only
98431	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	Unique
98464	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	PO Box only
98471	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	Unique
98481	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	Unique
98493	Tacoma, WA	2.2 mi SW	Unique

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How to address mail to 98421

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
TACOMA WA 98421

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98421-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 98421?: 98421 is a Tacoma, Washington ZIP code.
What county is 98421 in?: ZIP code 98421 is in Pierce County, Washington.
What time zone is ZIP code 98421 in?: 98421 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
What area code is 98421?: Phone numbers in ZIP code 98421 use area code 253.
What is the population of ZIP code 98421?: About 424 people live in ZIP code 98421, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 98421?: The median household income in 98421 is $26,307 a year, lower than 100% of Washington ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 98421?: The nearest ZIP codes to 98421 are 98422 (Tacoma, 2 miles), 98402 (Tacoma, 2 miles), 98401 (Tacoma, 2.2 miles) and 98411 (Tacoma, 2.2 miles).