ZIP code 98499: Lakewood, WA
98499 is a ZIP code in Lakewood, Washington, mainly in Pierce County, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. About 32,464 people live here.
- Population
- 32,464
- Median household income
- $67,292
- Typical home value
- $471,500+0.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,473gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.2
- Homeowners
- 37.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 98499 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 | 8.8 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 3,672 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 29.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 47.16625, -122.50608 |
Median rent in 98499 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,078/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,236/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,587/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,135/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,442/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 98499
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98496 | Lakewood, WA | 0.1 mi | — |
| 98497 | Lakewood, WA | 0.7 mi | — |
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb, WA | 2.3 mi | 613 |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 2.5 mi | 5,671 |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 2.5 mi | 29,209 |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 2.9 mi | 35,754 |
| 98417 | Tacoma, WA | 3.0 mi | — |
| 98419 | Tacoma, WA | 3.0 mi | — |
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
Buying a home in 98499?
A typical home in ZIP code 98499 is worth about $471,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $67,292 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $471,500 homeWhat can a $67,292 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 98499
What city is ZIP code 98499?
ZIP code 98499 is in Lakewood, WA, in Pierce County.
What county is ZIP code 98499 in?
98499 is mainly in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98499?
About 32,464 people live in ZIP code 98499, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98499 in?
98499 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.