McChord AFB, WA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve McChord AFB, Washington: 98439 and 98438. Together they are home to 6,284 residents in 2,197 households. That is more than the 2,999 people counted inside McChord AFB Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
McChord AFB Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,999 |
| Households | 802 |
| Median household income | $54,808 |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median age | 23.4 |
| Median rent | $2,323 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,284 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,197 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,509 (98439) to $50,509 (98439) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $50,509 |
| Homeowners | 10.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 29.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 3 routes, 1,813 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in McChord AFB
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98439 | Lakewood | 5,671 | 2,139 | $50,509 | — | 9.2% | 45.2% | 28.0% | 3 | 1,826 | 90% of its land |
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb | 613 | 58 | — | — | 37.9% | 0.0% | 44.0% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for McChord AFB when at least 10% of its land lies inside the McChord AFB Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is McChord AFB. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside McChord AFB.
Counties
- Pierce County — 59 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Lakewood — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in McChord AFB, WA?
- 98439 and 98438. A ZIP code is listed for McChord AFB when at least 10% of its land lies inside the McChord AFB Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is McChord AFB.
- What is the population of McChord AFB, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,999 residents inside McChord AFB Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve McChord AFB hold 6,284 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in McChord AFB, WA?
- $54,808 inside McChord AFB Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $50,509 to $50,509.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in McChord AFB, WA?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 3 carrier routes reaching 1,813 residential and 13 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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