98396 ZIP Code, Wilkeson, WA
98396 is a ZIP code in Wilkeson, Washington in Pierce County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98321, 98385 and 98360. 844 people live here in 311 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $112,031, above the Washington median of $98,141.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wilkeson, WA
- County: Pierce County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 844
- Median household income: $112,031
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 844 |
| Households | 311 |
| Median household income | $112,031 |
| Income per person | $47,384 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.9% |
| Median home value | $485,400 |
| Median rent | $1,173 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 43 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Broadband internet | 95.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 24.4% |
| $35–50K | 2.3% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.7% |
| $150–200K | 18.3% |
| $200K+ | 20.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 17.4% |
| 65–74 | 16.0% |
| 75+ | 1.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 66.3% |
| Owned outright | 15.8% |
| Rented | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.3% |
Businesses in 98396
9 business establishments with 16 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98321 — Buckley city, WA (4.5 mi)
- 98385 — South Prairie town, WA (4.9 mi)
- 98360 — Crocker CDP, WA (8.3 mi)
- 98323 — Carbonado town, WA (9 mi)
- 98391 — Lake Tapps CDP, WA (9.1 mi)
- 98374 — South Hill CDP, WA (12.5 mi)
- 98390 — Sumner city, WA (12.9 mi)
- 98092 — Auburn city, WA (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 98396
- Wilkeson, 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) 98396, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98396 in?
- 98396 is a Wilkeson, WA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Wilkeson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 98396 in?
- 98396 is in Pierce County.
- What is the population of 98396?
- About 844 people (±278), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 649.
- What is the median household income in 98396?
- $112,031 (±$57,207), 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 98396?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98396 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98396?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98321 (4.5 mi, Buckley), 98385 (4.9 mi, South Prairie), 98360 (8.3 mi, Crocker), 98323 (9 mi, Carbonado), 98391 (9.1 mi, Lake Tapps) and 98374 (12.5 mi, South Hill).
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