Welcome to LAKEWOOD, WA 98498
98498 is an upscale suburban zip code in Lakewood, Washington. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($260,900) are significantly above average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
The average family income here is $65,542/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98498 is $51,674.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98498 earn an average of $37,326/year. Women earn only $23,735/year.
12,329 people in 98498 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98498? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.5 minutes.
The median age here is 42. There are 13,487 men and 14,059 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 43.
To give you a sense of the community, 12,981 people (out of the 27,546 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,723 homes, and 233 businesses every day. 263 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98498 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Basel, Switzerland!) and -123 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 407 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Lakewood, WA
Average Home Value in 98498: $260,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 27,546
- White Population: 20,119
- Black Population: 3,983
- Hispanic Population: 2,540
- Asian Population: 3,452
- Hawaiian Population: 789
- Indian Population: 791
- Male Population: 13,487
- Female Population: 14,059
- Median Age: 42
- Median Age of Males: 40
- Median Age of Females: 43
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Washington
- CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
- County: Pierce
- City: Lakewood
- Longitude: -122.6
- Latitude: 47.2
- Elevation: 408 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 253
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 11,992
- Drive alone: 9,695
- Carpool: 1,511
- Public transit: 392
- Ride bikes or walk: 263
- Average commute time: 25.5 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 217
- 5 - 9: 1,122
- 10 - 14: 1,698
- 15 - 19: 2,104
- 20 - 24: 2,369
- 25 - 29: 776
- 30 - 34: 1,536
- 35 - 39: 247
- 40 - 44: 253
- 45 - 59: 674
- 60 - 89: 684
- 90 plus: 312
The Economics
- Average House Value: $260,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $53,252
- Businesses: 292
- Employees: 2,069
- Annual Payroll: $54,720,000
- Average Family Income: $65,542
- Median Family Income: $43,938
- Average Income for Men: $37,326
- Average Income for Women: $23,735
The Politics
- Congressional District: 06, 09
- Congressional District Land Area: 6781.0, 607.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Derek Kilmer (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 053
- State FIPS Code: 53
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Schools in 98498 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Custer Elementary School
- 7700 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5230
- Idlewild Elementary School
- 10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5290
- Lake City Elementary School
- 8800 121st Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5300
- Lake Louise Elementary School
- 11014 Holden Rd Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5310
- Oakbrook Elementary School
- 7802 83rd Ave Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5330
- Oak Grove
- 8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
- Steilacoom, WA 98498
- (253) 589-7855
- Tillicum Elementary School
- 8514 Maple St Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5370
- Middle Schools
- Hudtloff Middle School
- 7702 Phillips Road
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5400
- Mann Middle School
- 11509 Holden Rd Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5440
- High Schools
- Firwood
- 8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
- Steilacoom, WA 98498
- (253) 589-7845
- Lakes High School
- 10320 Farwest Dr Sw
- Lakewood, WA 98498
- (253) 583-5550
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 98498 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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