ZIP code 98439: Lakewood, WA
98439 is a ZIP code in Lakewood, Washington, mainly in Pierce County, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. About 5,671 people live here.
- Population
- 5,671
- Median household income
- $50,509
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- $1,873gross, per month
- Median age
- 25.1
- Homeowners
- 9.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 98439 details
| City | Lakewood |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce County |
| Metro area | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 1,042 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 47.13086, -122.50219 |
Median rent in 98439 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,142/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,263/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,518/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,331/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,538/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 98439
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb, WA | 0.6 mi | 613 |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 2.5 mi | 32,464 |
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 2.5 mi | — |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 2.9 mi | 35,754 |
| 98447 | Tacoma, WA | 2.9 mi | 921 |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 2.9 mi | — |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 3.3 mi | 582 |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 3.3 mi | 29,209 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
About ZIP code 98439
What city is ZIP code 98439?
ZIP code 98439 is in Lakewood, WA, in Pierce County.
What county is ZIP code 98439 in?
98439 is mainly in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98439?
About 5,671 people live in ZIP code 98439, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98439 in?
98439 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.