98438 ZIP Code, Mcchord Afb, WA
98438 is a ZIP code in Mcchord Afb, Washington in Pierce County. It covers 1.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 98439, 98499 and 98444. 613 people live here in 58 households. With about 637 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most households rent (38% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mcchord Afb, WA
- County: Pierce County
- Land area: 1.0 sq mi
- Population: 613
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 613 |
| Households | 58 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $27,455 |
| Median age | 22.4 |
| Homeowners | 37.9% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 9.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 44.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 53.4% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 53.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 17.2% |
| $25–35K | 29.3% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 66.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 4.6% |
| 45–54 | 3.6% |
| 55–64 | 0.0% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.9% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 62.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 37.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 62.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 98438
25 business establishments with 166 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 98439 — McChord AFB CDP, WA (0.6 mi)
- 98499 — Lakewood city, WA (2.3 mi)
- 98444 — Parkland CDP, WA (2.4 mi)
- 98447 — Parkland CDP, WA (2.4 mi)
- 98498 — Lakewood city, WA (3.5 mi)
- 98430 (3.8 mi)
- 98445 — Parkland CDP, WA (4.1 mi)
- 98408 — Tacoma city, WA (4.8 mi)
Areas that include 98438
- McChord AFB, WA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- 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) 98438, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 98438 in?
- 98438 is a Mcchord Afb, WA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside McChord AFB.
- What county is 98438 in?
- 98438 is in Pierce County.
- What is the population of 98438?
- About 613 people (±38), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 582.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 98438?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 98438 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98438?
- The closest, measured center to center: 98439 (0.6 mi, McChord AFB), 98499 (2.3 mi, Lakewood), 98444 (2.4 mi, Parkland), 98447 (2.4 mi, Parkland), 98498 (3.5 mi, Lakewood) and 98430 (3.8 mi).
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