ZIP code 98439
Where is ZIP code 98439?
Lakewood, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98439 belongs to Lakewood, Washington in Pierce County. 98439 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 5,671 people live in the 98439 area, where the median household income is $50,509. The closest ZIP codes are 98438 (Mcchord AFB, 1.3 mi east), 98496 (Lakewood, 2.6 mi north) and 98499 (Lakewood, 2.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 98439 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakewood |
| Also accepted | Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Lewis Mcchord, Mcchord AFB, Tacoma |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.1287, -122.5103 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98439
| Population | 5,671 · higher than 53% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,042 · higher than 73% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 25.1 years · lower than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $50,509 · lower than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,112 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $1,873 a month |
| Housing units | 2,416 |
| Households | 2,139 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 9.2% / 91% |
| Land area | 5.44 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98439. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98439
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98438 | Mcchord AFB, WA | 1.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 2.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 2.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 2.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 2.8 mi W | Unique |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98447 | Tacoma, WA | 3.3 mi E | Unique |
| 98398 | Paradise Inn, WA | 3.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 98388 | Steilacoom, WA | 4.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 98445 | Tacoma, WA | 4.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98439 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98439
123 MAIN ST
LAKEWOOD WA 98439
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, LEWIS MCCHORD, MCCHORD AFB and TACOMA as the city name for 98439. Avoid Jb Lewis Mcchord, Jblm and Mc Chord AFB: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98439-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 98439?
- 98439 is a Lakewood, Washington ZIP code. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Lewis Mcchord, Mcchord AFB and Tacoma are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98439 in?
- ZIP code 98439 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98439 in?
- 98439 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98439?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98439 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98439?
- About 5,671 people live in ZIP code 98439, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98439?
- The median household income in 98439 is $50,509 a year, lower than 94% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98439?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98439 are 98438 (Mcchord AFB, 1.3 miles), 98496 (Lakewood, 2.6 miles), 98499 (Lakewood, 2.7 miles) and 98498 (Lakewood, 2.8 miles).