Tacoma, WA 98444

Population 34,654

98444 is zip code located in Tacoma, Washington. The population is 34,654, making 98444 the largest zipcode in Tacoma and the 4th largest in Pierce County.

There are 13 public schools in 98444 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Tacoma is high , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 98444. Unemployment in 98444 is very high.

Zip codes within Tacoma include 98401, 98402 and 98403.

Tacoma Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

59% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

18.00% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

98 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in 98444, WA and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates 98444's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

33 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    7.4%
  • Rented
    60.6%
  • Owned
    32%

1,059 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Tacoma, WA issued 1,059 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,059 permits, 261 were issued for single family homes and 798 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tacoma, WA issued 280 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 280 permits, 217 were issued for single family homes and 63 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $940
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,030
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,320
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,890
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,280

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Environmental Hazards

98 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (111/121)
    Tacoma, WA has 91.74% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Tacoma, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Tacoma, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.37°
  • February 42.63°
  • March 44.17°
  • April 47.98°
  • May 54.08°
  • June 59.19°
  • July 64.05°
  • August 64.64°
  • September 60.82°
  • October 51.82°
  • November 45.42°
  • December 39.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tacoma, WA

Earthquakes
Tacoma, WA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tacoma, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tacoma, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tacoma, WA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 98444: $39,911

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tacoma is 5.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.09%
White Collar - 45.91%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Derek Kilmer
  • Adam Smith
  • Denny Heck

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

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10 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all