Tacoma 98408 Washington

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Local servicesHospitalSaint Joseph Medical Center3.3 miPost officeSouth Tacoma Post Office1.8 miTown hallFircrest City Hall3.7 miPoliceTacoma Police Department - East Side Substation1.1 miFire stationTacoma Fire Department Station 10under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

SchoolsWithin 2 mi22 schools12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 5 otherHighSchool of Industrial Design Engineering and Art IDEAunder a mileElementaryBirney Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryMann Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeClover Park Technical College2.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

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State or areaWashington

ZIP code98408

Telephone code253

Time zonePacific Time (PST/PDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 56 min5:13 am – 9:09 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 29 min7:53 am – 4:22 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People21,009 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.18,134 householdsMedian household income $80,899Median home value $410,500Median rent $1,654 a month71% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,756 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Work and commuting9.9% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 9,995 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, retail 13%, hospitality, food and recreation 10%Average commute 28 minutes70% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

Education and languages26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 82%, other Asian or Pacific languages 6%, Spanish 5%, Vietnamese 3%9% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

ClimateWarmest month August: highs 77°F, lows 57°FColdest month December: highs 47°F, lows 37°F41 in of rain a year, on about 96 dayswettest month November6 in of snow a year, on about 4 days1 days above 90°F, 27 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Tacoma #1 station, 4 mi away; snow from Mcmillin Rsvr

Nearby landmarksWapato Lakelake · under a mileClover Park Technical Collegecollege · 2.8 miCharlton Lakelake · 2.2 miBates Technical Collegecollege · 3.3 miFlett Creek Holding Basinreservoir · 2.1 miHood Street Reservoirreservoir · 2.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsWapato Parkpark · under a mile · 88 acresBaker Middle Schoolpark · under a mileFort Steilacoom Disc Golf Coursestate recreation area · 5.5 mi · 83 acresDash Pointstate park · 7.8 mi · 459 acresEagle Islandstate park · 11.7 miSaltwaterstate park · 13.3 mi · 137 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes235 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 197030 of magnitude 4+, 5 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 6.8 on 28 Feb 200114 mi away, near Longbranch, WashingtonMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 24 Feb 202648 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighPierce County, WA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsAvalanche Very HighEarthquake Relatively HighVolcanic activity Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured98 moderate daysMedian index 44, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Pierce County monitors, WA

Internet at home92% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Drinking waterCity of Tacoma Water Divisionserves 446,170 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town

Elevation377 ft115 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Hotels

Hotels in Tacoma 98408

Hotel Murano - Tacoma
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, 98402 · 3.8 mi
Courtyard Tacoma Downtown - Tacoma
1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, 98402 · 3.8 mi
De Voe Mansion Bed and Breakfast - Tacoma
208 133rd Street East, Tacoma, 98445 · 4.6 mi
Sunshine Motel - Fife
3801 Pacific Highway East, Fife, 98424 · 4.5 mi
Blue Spruce Motel - Tacoma
12715 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, 98444 · 3.9 mi
Comfort Inn - Tacoma
8620 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98444 · 1.6 mi
Americas Best Value Inn - Lakewood
4215 Sharondale Street Southwest, Lakewood, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Western Inn - Tacoma
9920 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Holiday Inn Express - Tacoma
8601 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98444 · 1.5 mi
Red Lion Hotel Tacoma - Tacoma
8402 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98444 · 1.5 mi
Hollander Hotel Group - Tacoma
1331 Broadway, Tacoma, 98402 · 3.6 mi
BEST WESTERN PLUS Tacoma Dome Hotel - Tacoma
2611 East E Street, Tacoma, 98421 · 3.0 mi
Prium Co - Tacoma
603 South J Street, Tacoma, 98405 · 3.6 mi
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tacoma Seattle - Tacoma
1425 East 27th Street, Tacoma, 98421 · 3.3 mi
Plum Duff House - Tacoma
619 North K Street, Tacoma, 98403 · 4.7 mi
Geiger Victorian Bed and Breakfast - Tacoma
912 North I Street, Tacoma, 98403 · 4.7 mi
Extended Stay America Hotel Tacoma Fife - Fife
2820 Pacific Highway East, Fife, 98424 · 4.1 mi
Rodeway Inn and Suites Tacoma - Fife
3100 Pacific Highway East, Fife, 98424 · 4.2 mi
River Lane RV Park - Tacoma
2916 River Road East, Tacoma, 98404 · 3.7 mi
Econo Lodge - Tacoma
3501 Pacific Highway East, Tacoma, 98424 · 4.4 mi
Best Night Inn - Fife
3021 Pacific Highway East, Fife, 98424 · 4.3 mi
Extended Stay America Tacoma South - Tacoma
2120 South 48th Street, Tacoma, 98409 · 2.1 mi
K M Resorts of America - Tacoma
3108 S Union Ave, Tacoma, 98409 · 3.0 mi
Days Inn Tacoma Tacoma Mall - Tacoma
6802 Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Tacoma, 98409 · 2.1 mi
Shilo Inns and Suites Tacoma - Tacoma
7414 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98408 · under a mile
Motel 6 Tacoma South - Tacoma
1811 S 76th Street, Tacoma, 98408 · under a mile
Hampton Inn and Suites Tacoma Mall - Tacoma
8203 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98408 · 1.3 mi
TRAVELODGE PORT OF TACOMA WA - Fife
3518 Pacific Highway East, Fife, 98424 · 4.4 mi
Colonial Motel - Tacoma
12117 Pacific Highway Southwest, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Madigan Motel - Tacoma
12039 Pacific Highway Southwest, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Fort Lewis Motel - Tacoma
12215 Pacific Highway Southwest, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
La Casa Motel - Lakewood
12801 Pacific Highway Southwest, Lakewood, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Home Motel - Lakewood
11621 Pacific Highway Southwest, Lakewood, 98499 · 4.1 mi
Best Western Lakewood Motor Inn - Tacoma
6125 Motor Avenue Southwest, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Tacoma South Lakewood - Lakewood
11751 Pacific Highway Southwest, Lakewood, 98499 · 4.2 mi
King Oscar Motel - Tacoma
8820 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98444 · 1.7 mi
Crossland Economy Studios Tacoma Hosmer - Tacoma
8801 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, 98444 · 1.6 mi
Night's Inn - Tacoma
9325 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Oaknoll RV Park - Tacoma
10404 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98499 · 3.6 mi
Candlewood Suites - Lakewood
10720 Pacific Highway Southwest, Lakewood, 98499 · 3.2 mi
Golden Lion Motor Inn - Lakewood
9021 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, 98499 · 2.3 mi

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