98385 ZIP Code, South Prairie, WA
98385 is a ZIP code in South Prairie, Washington in Pierce County. It covers 0.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98321, 98391 and 98396. 457 people live here in 162 households, fewer than in most Washington ZIP codes. With about 619 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $152,500, well above the Washington median of $98,141.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: South Prairie, WA
- County: Pierce County
- Land area: 0.7 sq mi
- Population: 457
- Median household income: $152,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 457 |
| Households | 162 |
| Median household income | $152,500 |
| Income per person | $109,444 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 95.1% |
| Median home value | $504,400 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 39.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Broadband internet | 96.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 1.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 0.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.6% |
| $100–150K | 24.1% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 37.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 0.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 4.2% |
| 55–64 | 24.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 67.3% |
| Owned outright | 23.4% |
| Rented | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.4% |
Businesses in 98385
16 business establishments with 166 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 98385 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 98321 — Buckley city, WA (1.5 mi)
- 98391 — Lake Tapps CDP, WA (4.3 mi)
- 98396 — Wilkeson town, WA (4.9 mi)
- 98360 — Crocker CDP, WA (6.6 mi)
- 98374 — South Hill CDP, WA (8 mi)
- 98390 — Sumner city, WA (8.1 mi)
- 98372 — Edgewood city, WA (9.2 mi)
- 98092 — Auburn city, WA (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 98385
- Prairie Ridge, WA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- South Prairie, WA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pierce County ZIP codes — 59 ZIP codes
- Washington ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 98385, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98385 in?
- 98385 is a South Prairie, WA mailing address. By land area, 52% lies inside South Prairie and 27% lies inside Prairie Ridge; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98385 in?
- 98385 is in Pierce County.
- What is the population of 98385?
- About 457 people (±182), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 455.
- What is the median household income in 98385?
- $152,500 (±$71,815), compared with $98,141 for Washington as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 98385?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98385 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98385?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98321 (1.5 mi, Buckley), 98391 (4.3 mi, Lake Tapps), 98396 (4.9 mi, Wilkeson), 98360 (6.6 mi, Crocker), 98374 (8 mi, South Hill) and 98390 (8.1 mi, Sumner).
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