ZIP code 98499
Where is ZIP code 98499?
Lakewood, Washington
Pierce County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98499 belongs to Lakewood, Washington in Pierce County. 98499 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 32,464 people live in the 98499 area, where the median household income is $67,292. The closest ZIP codes are 98496 (Lakewood, 0.3 mi west), 98497 (Lakewood, 0.8 mi west) and 98498 (Lakewood, 2.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 98499 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 47.1677, -122.5024 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 984 |
Population and income in 98499
| Population | 32,464 · higher than 86% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,671 · higher than 85% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.2 years · lower than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $67,292 · lower than 74% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,917 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $408,500 · lower than 60% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,473 a month |
| Housing units | 14,860 |
| Households | 13,904 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 38% / 62% |
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi (plus 0.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98499. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98499
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 0.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 0.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 2.2 mi W | Standard |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 98409 | Tacoma, WA | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 98417 | Tacoma, WA | 2.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98419 | Tacoma, WA | 2.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98448 | Tacoma, WA | 2.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98490 | Tacoma, WA | 2.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98438 | Mcchord AFB, WA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98398 | Paradise Inn, WA | 3.2 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98499 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98499
123 MAIN ST
LAKEWOOD WA 98499
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 98499. Avoid Mc Chord AFB: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98499-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 98499?
- 98499 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 98499 in?
- ZIP code 98499 is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98499 in?
- 98499 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98499?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98499 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98499?
- About 32,464 people live in ZIP code 98499, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98499?
- The median household income in 98499 is $67,292 a year, lower than 74% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98499?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98499 are 98496 (Lakewood, 0.3 miles), 98497 (Lakewood, 0.8 miles), 98498 (Lakewood, 2.2 miles) and 98444 (Tacoma, 2.6 miles).